Research Projects

Mortality Risk Prediction of ICU Patients with Sepsis Considering Dynamic Time Series Characteristics under Uncertainty Mar 31, 2023 - Mar 30, 2026
ICU patients with sepsis have rapidly changing conditions and high mortality. Because of it, early prediction and timely intervention are the keys to reducing the risk of death.
The project aims to provide critical care physicians with an intellige... Read More about Mortality Risk Prediction of ICU Patients with Sepsis Considering Dynamic Time Series Characteristics under Uncertainty.

Co-developing an Implementation Toolkit for Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2027
Summary of the problem (Background)

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specialised ward where patients with life-threatening illness receive care. Time in the ICU can be distressing for patients and their loved ones. It can involve difficult to ma... Read More about Co-developing an Implementation Toolkit for Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit.

Validation of a mixed digital reporting outcome measure for surgical site infection diagnosis Dec 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023
Repeatable identification of infection and personalised care are key priorities for research in vascular surgery, dictated by patients and surgeons alike. However, surgeons are unable to reach a consensus on the best method for diagnosing wound infec... Read More about Validation of a mixed digital reporting outcome measure for surgical site infection diagnosis.

North Yorkshire Health Determinants Research Collaboration Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028
The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire is a research infrastructure project to build research capacity within North Yorkshire Council. It will embed a strong research culture to generate robust evidence that will inform s... Read More about North Yorkshire Health Determinants Research Collaboration.

Prevalence of cirrhosis and its related complications amongst patients with hereditary haemochromatosis in England Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
This is a study with Robert Driver and Simran Singh from York Teaching hospital. The project is about Prevalence of cirrhosis and its related complications amongst patients with hereditary haemochromatosis in England. And we will require the NHS digi... Read More about Prevalence of cirrhosis and its related complications amongst patients with hereditary haemochromatosis in England.

HIKE: Development of a commercial urine test for the earlier detection of endometriosis Jul 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Endometriosis is a chronic incurable condition that is associated with debilitating pain and subfertility. It affects 190 million women worldwide, takes 8 years to diagnose and costs the UK economy £8.2 billion each year in loss of work (predomi... Read More about HIKE: Development of a commercial urine test for the earlier detection of endometriosis.

RDS Amputation PPI Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

HIKE: A Data Package to Support Clinical Translation of Novel Microwave Probes for Peripheral Arterial Disease (MICRO-PAD) Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 3, 2025
This project will combine HYMS/Hull’s biomedical and clinical expertise in vascular biology with Emblation’s track record in bringing medical devices to market to validate and commercialise novel patented microwave probes for treatment of peripheral... Read More about HIKE: A Data Package to Support Clinical Translation of Novel Microwave Probes for Peripheral Arterial Disease (MICRO-PAD).

HEIF: Simplifying patient information for clinical trials Aug 1, 2023 - Jul 31, 2024
Clinical trials are the main mechanism for improving patient care. They are an important source of income for the University and HUTH. The output in terms of publications and impact generated contributes greatly to the REF submission.

In order to... Read More about HEIF: Simplifying patient information for clinical trials.

Green Social Prescribing for Ethically Diverse Communities in Humber and North Yorkshire Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Evaluation of the Humber Green Prescribing initiative. Qualitative work.

Supporting Workplace Return after Breast Cancer Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 14, 2028
The aim of this project is to adapt the programme for people who return to work after breast cancer. We will use focus groups with women living with and beyond breast cancer, who have returned to the workplace to help us co-design adaptations to our... Read More about Supporting Workplace Return after Breast Cancer.

Endometriosis and bleeding disorders: detection of endometriosis and identification of new treatment strategies Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating gynaecological disease that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. In the UK the average wait for a diagnosis of endometriosis is 8 years which has not improved in over a decade. Due to the lack of an accurate non-... Read More about Endometriosis and bleeding disorders: detection of endometriosis and identification of new treatment strategies.

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