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Health Research | Southampton
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Changing lives and healthcare through research. Health research from University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, delivered in partnership with the University of Southampton. Email us at researchcomms@uhs.nhs.uk.
🧓 Why do some older people end up back in the hospital within 30 days of being discharged?

Findings from #Southampton research into this has been recognised as 'outstanding' by the International Journal of Older People Nursing (intjnlopn.bsky.social) 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/study-h...
January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
📻 On the radio!

Did you hear Tristan Clark from @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social on BBC Radio Solent?

He spoke about an 'exciting' new rapid test being trialled to diagnose respiratory infections, like flu.

Listen here (starts 3:24:01) 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM
New genetic clues could reveal why some people are more likely to get #meningitis 🧬🧠

An international team of researchers, including Dr Evangelos Bellos from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, has identified gene variants that make people more susceptible 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-gen...
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Meet Amit Nautiyal, Clinical Scientist in the Nuclear Medicine Physics team at @uhsft.bsky.social.

Discover how his research into dosimetry is helping to improve care for patients, and what his highlight of the year has been.

Get to know him in his 6⃣0⃣ second interview.
January 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Our researchers are working with University Hospital Southampton to trial a new device that could cut the time to diagnose respiratory viral infections from hours to just minutes.

Read more: https://tr.pulse.ly/dtirogdrxc

@uhsft.bsky.social | @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Could this new rapid test be a "game-changer" as the NHS tackles winter pressures?

#Southampton researchers are trialing a 60-second test to diagnose #flu, #Covid19 and #RSV.

This could help make faster decisions and improve patient care.

🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/rapid-t...
January 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Boost for brain tumour research 🧠

@uhsft.bsky.social is part of a new £13.7M NIHR consortium to speed up the development of better treatments for brain tumours - among the hardest cancers to treat 👇

research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...
January 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM
How can linking data help reduce serious injuries from road traffic collisions?

@uhsft.bsky.social's Phil Hyde is leading a pioneering initiative included in the Government's new national road safety strategy.

Watch him explain more in just 30s ⏱️

Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/data-li...
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Wearing a special patch could help prevent reactions in children with peanut allergy, news research shows 🥜

Mich Lajeunesse led @uhsft.bsky.social's involvement 👇
https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/peanut-patch-shown-to-reduce-allergic-reactions-in-young-children
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌟 Congratulations to Professor Tom Wilkinson!

He's been appointed to lead the @nihr.bsky.social Respiratory Translational Research Collaboration 🫁

It brings together leading investigators from across the UK to improve care for respiratory conditions 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/profess...
January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations to Professor Keith Godfrey 🌟

He has received the @uhsft.bsky.social David Barker Award. It recognises outstanding contributions to medical research.

The award is ‘particularly poignant’ as Professor Barker inspired his journey into research 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/poignan...
January 14, 2026 at 10:50 AM
👋 Meet the team: Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) MedTech

Based at @uhsft.bsky.social, they champion the development and evaluation of innovative medical technologies.

They take these from a concept to improving care for patients 💙

Thanks for all you do! #WeAreUHS
January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to health worldwide 🌍

Congratulations to Prof Hywel Morgan and iFAST Diagnostics, whose rapid tests to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics have received a national prize.

Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/rapid-antibiotic-tests-win-prestigious-award
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff.

Southampton researchers are part of a new international partnership that could revolutionise how it is diagnosed and treated 🏥💙

Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/global-...
January 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
👋 Meet Philip Newland Jones

As part of the @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme, he’s driving forward pharmacy research to improve care for people with diabetes 👇
https://www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5/philip-newland-jones
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Pioneering research is improving treatments, medicines and care 💙

In 2025, over 1⃣6⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ people took part at @UHSFT and @unisouthampton.

Thank you to everyone who got involved in research this year!

Watch the full video 🎬
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IRz...
December 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New evidence supports shorter pre-op fasting for kids 🥛🧒

A review of studies, with @uhsft.bsky.social's Tanvi Dabke, shows letting children drink clear fluids up to 1 hour before surgery is just as safe as the old rule of 2+ hours.

Read more in @bjajournals.bsky.social 👇
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.bj...
December 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🧬 Newly identified genetic patterns could help people at risk of pancreatic cancer get treatment sooner.

Professor Tapper and Dr Hamady at @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social led the study 👇
https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-discovery-could-help-predict-pancreatic-cancer-risk
December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
'Could a nose swab pick up signs of dementia decades before symptoms begin?' asks @dailymail.co.uk's Jo MacFarlane.

Great to see research from @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social covered in the Mail on Sunday 👇

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Nose swab could detect dementia signs decades before symptoms begin
Research has found traces of proteins linked to the condition in the noses of people who have no signs of it.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that primarily affects young children.

A global trial with Professor Juliet Gray from @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uhsft.bsky.social has shown young patients could benefit from an extra antibody treatment on top of chemotherapy.

🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/childre...
December 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🌟 Developing a first vaccine for #paratyphoid fever

Paratyphoid fever affects over 2m people each year.

A trial involving @uhsft.bsky.social has shown a new vaccine could provide significant protection 👇
https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/clinical-trial-takes-steps-toward-first-paratyphoid-vaccine
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🧒 Improving care for children with kidney disease

Dr Matthew Harmer is investigating ways to help children with long-term kidney problems.

His research is being supported by the @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme 👇
https://www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5/matthew-harmer
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
👋 Meet the team: Urology Oncology and Surgical Research

They provide care and support for participants on cancer trials.

Their work is driving advances in care for patients with bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers 💙

Thank you for all that you do! 👏 #WeAreUHS
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Are you eating enough #Omega3? 🍴

Researchers at @unisouthampton.bsky.social, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and Holland & Barrett have found most of us fall short of the recommended intake of two key omega-3s 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/three-q...
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Did you see Damian’s story on @channel4tv.bsky.social's #CancerDetectives last night?

He's one of 65 #melanoma patients who've taken part in the @cancerresearchuk.org-funded DETECTION-2 trial of a blood test to spot the early signs of #cancer returning.

Watch now - www.channel4.com/programmes/c...
Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures - Episode 3
Can Professor Caroline Dive detect microscopic amounts of cancer in a patient's blood?
www.channel4.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM