Research highlights
Uncovering the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease
University of Southampton academics, Sarah Ennis and James Ashton are leading a landmark study exploring how genetics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Could a tampon transform early detection of ovarian cancer?
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Transforming musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse
Musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse is being transformed thanks to world-leading research at Southampton.
Research institutes, centres and groups
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Active Living
The Active Living research group aims to promote lifelong active living through comprehensive health, rehabilitation, and technological strategies. -
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We have been supporting research involving people with type 1 diabetes, from the moment they are diagnosed, for over ten years. -
Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
We focus on the physical and mental health and well-being of young people. We aim to ensure healthy futures for them and future generations. -
Antibody and Vaccine Group
We are a collaborative group of about 60 scientists and clinician scientists working to a common goal: how to harness the immune system to cure cancer. -
Antibody Drug Development
Our interdisciplinary research generates antibody-based therapeutics for cancer and autoimmunity. -
Antigen Processing and Presentation
The Antigen Processing and Presentation group investigates how the immune system recognises and responds to cancer, enabling a mechanistic understanding for the development of new therapies for patients. -
Bioinformatics and Genomics
We explore new technologies and treatments to promote the repair and regeneration of bones and cartilage. -
Biomedical Imaging Unit
We provide research and diagnostic services in high quality, high-resolution light and electron microscopy, specialising in 3D imaging. -
Bone and Joint Research Group
We explore new technologies and treatments to promote the repair and regeneration of bones and cartilage. -
Brain Archive Information Network UK (BRAIN UK)
BRAIN UK (BRain Archive Information Network UK) is a virtual brain bank, holding the locations of archived tissue samples across the UK. We make these archives available for high quality neurological research, and help researchers find tissue. -
Cancer B-Cell Group
Our research translates new understanding of tumour B-cell biology into clinical practice. -
Centre for Cancer Immunology
The Centre for Cancer Immunology's interdisciplinary research helps scientists and medics to collaborate worldwide. By bringing people together and sharing our expertise, we're working faster than ever before towards a cure for cancer. -
Centre for Defence and Security Research
Our multi-disciplinary research responds to the breadth of defence and security requirements, delivering leading edge capability to both government and to our industrial partners. -
Centre for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
Our research characterises how the environment during human development contributes to risk of chronic disease, underpinning resilience to challenges in later life. -
Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration
The CHDSCR brings together researchers studying stem cells and development and ways to promote the regeneration of diseased or injured tissues. We aim to provide an environment where excellent scientists can make exciting discoveries for patient benefit. -
Centre for Sudden Death
We research sudden death and traumatic grief, from the moment of loss to years after, working with families to improve care, systems and support when lives are shattered. -
Child and Adolescent Research Group
Our research focuses on the physical and mental health of Children and Adolescents. -
Clean Air Programme
Tackling indoor and outdoor air pollution for a healthier future. -
Clinical Cancer Researchers
We are dedicated to advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. -
Clinical Cardiology Research
Our research characterises how the environment during human development contributes to risk of chronic disease, underpinning resilience to challenges in later life. -
Clinical Ethics, Law and Society (CELS)
We bring together interdisciplinary expertise to address ethical, legal and psychosocial issues of implementing new technologies. -
Clinical Imaging Facility
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Clinical Neurosciences
Examining how clinical and environmental factors can affect brain development. -
Dementia
We undertake innovative research into the causes of dementia, helping to develop and test new biomarkers and treatments. -
Developmental Physiology and Medicine
Discovering developmental processes from conception, throughout pregnancy and during childhood and innovating medical monitoring and diagnostics. -
Epigenetics
Our research utilises a multidisciplinary approach to explore the mechanisms underlying the interplay between environmental factors, genetic and epigenetic processes and their influence on disease risk across the lifecourse. -
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre
We deliver access to world class experimental cancer medicine for the population of southern England and beyond. -
Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
We help people with inflammatory bowel disease using genetic research and clinical data analysis to personalise diagnoses and treatments. -
Global Health Community of Practice
The Global Health Community of Practice is an open forum to support all members working across Global Health in either Research, Education or Knowledge Exchange, and innovation. -
Health Data Science
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Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Our research is centred around understanding the mechanisms of disease, using contemporary techniques and bioinformatics to identify and understand the basis of human disease and translating this for patient benefit. -
Inclusive research: Learning disabilities and neurodivergence (INCLUDE)
We promote health and quality of life of neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities. -
Infection
We explore pathogens causing infectious diseases of global importance. Our research involves understanding how pathogens interact with their hosts and using this information to develop new vaccines, antimicrobials and diagnostics. -
Innate Immunity
The Innate Immunity research group conducts interdisciplinary research in the role of innate immune cells in human health and disease. -
Innovative Nutrition Solutions for Lifecourse Health
i-NutriLife is a Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club (OIRC) Innovation Hub. OIRC is a network funded by the UK Research and Innovation Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council that promotes collaborations between academia and industry in the diet, nutrition and health space. -
Institute for Life Sciences
We bring together interdisciplinary researchers with expertise across the themes of health and medicine, living systems, disruptive life technologies, and insights through data -
Institute of Developmental Sciences
Researching collaboratively to advance health across the life course through research and innovation in the developmental sciences -
Interdisciplinary Research in Pain
We study pain through close partnership with individuals who live with it, and their carers. We identify priorities for patients, communities and clinicians helping us to improve wellbeing even when pain cannot be reduced or eliminated. -
LifeLab
LifeLab is a unique research-based educational project created by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and University Hospital Southampton. -
Medical Education Research
Our research aims to support teaching and learning activities and inform the student experience. -
MINDS-IC
We investigate the underlying mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders characterised by impulsivity and compulsivity. -
MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre
We study the determinants of musculoskeletal and metabolic disease throughout the lifecourse. -
National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC)
NBIC is the central hub where academia, industry, government and public policy come together to tackle the grand challenges biofilms present, impacting $4 trillion in global economic activity. -
NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre
The NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre takes new discoveries, treatments and technologies into the clinic, using unique tools, facilities and world-changing expertise. -
NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility
The NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility is an extensive, dedicated space for early-stage clinical research located at Southampton General Hospital. -
NiPPeR study
We do detailed assessments of mothers' nutrition and metabolism before and during pregnancy. We are developing new approaches to provide children with the healthiest start in life. -
Nutrition, Endocrinology and Metabolism
Our mission is to understand disease processes and to improve lifelong human health and wellbeing through research and innovation in the areas of nutrition, endocrinology and metabolism. -
Paediatrics and Child Health - Clinical and Experimental Sciences
We aim to improve the health of children and the adults that they will become through innovative research and education. -
Population Health Sciences
We research prevention of disease, reduction of health inequalities and optimisation of health and wellbeing for whole populations across the lifecourse, in the UK and internationally. -
Precision Biosciences Innovation Hub
We use big data, computational approaches and 'in silico' digital twins of biological systems. Through our research, we gain a detailed understanding of the biological processes needed for sustainable health, environment and food. -
Primary Care Behavioural Science Group
We focus on behavioural research across a wide range of conditions and populations. We aim to improve health-related outcomes at individual, community and population level. -
Primary Care Research Centre
We are an internationally renowned centre of excellence known for conducting high-quality research to improve people’s lives. We inform and enhance evidence based primary health care in the UK and around the world. -
Psychiatry
We bring together a critical mass of clinical and non-clinical researchers to explore important mental health problems. -
Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement
Get involved with medical research in Southampton. -
Southampton Cellular Research And Tissue Engineering Systems (SoCRATES)
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Southampton Centre for Medical and Health Humanities
Our group explores the intersection of medicine, healthcare practices and the human experience through the lens of the humanities. We provide a platform for teaching innovations, public engagement, research collaborations and grant applications. -
Southampton Clinical Academic Training Scheme (SoCATS)
SoCATS helps to identify aspiring clinical academics and supports them in their training as they work towards becoming the research leaders of the future. -
Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU)
We deliver world-leading clinical trials of innovative new treatments and diagnostic tools. Our trials directly influence routine clinical practice for the benefit of patients. -
Southampton Ethics Centre
We aim to build on existing inter-disciplinary ethics teaching, and to nurture inter-disciplinary research and outreach. -
Southampton Health Economics
We aim to produce evidence to help allocate resources in a way that promotes health and effective health care. -
Southampton Health Technology Assessments Centre
We are a leading centre for health technology assessment and health services research in the UK. Our expertise in evidence synthesis, health economics and information science informs timely policy decisions on the use of new healthcare technology and services, directly benefitting patients and ensuring good value for money for our health service. -
Southampton Healthtech idea2impact Support Hub
We deliver practical regulatory and quality management expertise to MedTech innovators. -
Southampton Imaging and Radiology Research Group (SIRRG)
Our mission is to elevate the academic development, visibility, and robustness of imaging research within Southampton. -
Southampton Transdisciplinary Health Equity Research Collaborative (STEER)
We bring together researchers from diverse disciplines to address the underlying causes of population health inequalities. -
Tumour Microenvironment
We take a wholistic approach to researching the tumour microenvironment, bringing together expertise from diverse fields. Together we aim to make a truely positive impact on the lives of patience with cancer. -
Versus Arthritis and MRC Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work
We investigate the adverse impacts of musculoskeletal conditions on work. By informing policy and practice we aim to improve the lives of workers, patients and employers -
Vision Science
Vision Science works with other research institutions to increase the potential of a cure, or improve treatment, for age-related macular degeneration and other blinding eye diseases. -
Web Science Institute
We study the relationship between society and the largest information system in history: the World Wide Web. -
Wessex Public Health Reference Group
Our network of academic and service partners across the region work together to improve the public’s health and wellbeing and narrow health inequalities.
Research facilities
Histochemistry research facility
We process cells and tissue samples into a range of mediums including frozen, paraffin, and resin.
Magnetic resonance facility
Our facilities at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Magnetic Resonance include nine NMR spectrometers plus several customised and ancillary items. Our facilities are located on the ground floor of Building 27 (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering).
Research culture
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We want to create a research culture where our community can flourish and deliver high-quality, collaborative research that benefits society.
