Health
Explore the impact we are making within health research.
Impact in conversation
Our researchers share their latest discoveries and how they’re having a positive impact on society.
Messing up our daily rhythms can have serious health consequences and more generally, if we are well rested we perform better. Discover our research on mathematical models for sleep, light and the body clock and predicting the effect of moving school start times and of permanent daylight saving.
Diabetes affects over 450 million people worldwide. 30 million have Type 1 diabetes and are wholly dependent on insulin replacement therapy. 25% of patients with Type 2 diabetes also require insulin treatment for part of their lives. Discover how our ground-breaking research led to improving patients’ wellbeing with the development of a long-lasting insulin analogue.
Our bodies operate on a 24-hour cycle and we receive cues about when to wake up and when to go to sleep by the light around us. But what about individuals who have visual impairments? Discover how our research is helping improve sleep for people with disturbed sleep patterns.
Iodine is a key component needed to produce thyroid hormone, which is crucial for our growth, metabolism and brain development. Find out how our research is raising awareness of the importance of iodine during pregnancy and prompting companies to include iodine in milk alternative drinks.
Bowel cancer (also known as colon, rectal or colorectal cancer) is one of the commonest type of cancers diagnosed in the UK. Find out how our research has helped develop a screening test for bowel cancer, which is now in use throughout England and has been widely adopted across Europe.
Prostate cancer is one of the commonest cancers in men, with 48,000 people diagnosed every year. Find out how our research is helping improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer, reducing their symptoms and promoting better self-management.
Vitamin D is essential for us to be in good health and mobility. It’s also important to prevent lots of upper respiratory tract infections and other illnesses and conditions. Discover how we’re improving public health by working with industry and the UK Government to highlight the importance of vitamin D.
Estimates predict that by 2050, the world's population will receive 4.5 trillion doses of medicines a year. But there’s a chronic shortage of individuals worldwide and in the UK, who can administer medication. Discover how our research has extended prescribing rights to more healthcare professionals, improving patient waiting times and access to medicines.
