Ros Gough and her son Eddie University Hospital Southampton and primary care services are leading a trial to test the nasal flu vaccine in one-year-old children . The FluSNIFF study is inviting families to take part at around 100 GP practices across the UK. Three hospital sites are also taking part. The trial is being led by co-chief investigators Professor Saul Faust and Dr Alasdair Munro from the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. It is exploring whether the nasal

An expanding pill trialled in Southampton could soon offer a new and affordable weight loss treatment. It follows a successful clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Participants in Southampton took part at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at UHS. The treatment was developed by Oxford Medical Products (OMP). OMP partnered with the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) for the trial. They also partnered with the NIHR Bristol BRC, and the North

Muscle health is about more than just fitness — it’s about staying well, active and independent throughout your life. Dr Mark Burton, a researcher at the University of Southampton, is working to help people understand how important muscle is for everyday health. He has recently completed a bridging fellowship at the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre. Now, he's set to start a fellowship funded by the Vivensa Foundation. What is sarcopenia? Dr Burton studies sarcopeni

Professor Cathy McKenzie is a pharmacist delivering pioneering research in Southampton. She recently started as Professor of Intensive...

Trained volunteers are supporting older patients to stay active during their hospital stay in a compassionate research study. The selfless work is helping stop muscles getting weaker and the body from losing fitness when they’re not moving for a long time. This can lead to better outcomes. Dr Stephen Lim is carrying out this project thanks to an NIHR Advanced Fellowship. It is called PIVOT : Promoting Increased physical actiVity in hospitalised Older adults with Trained volun

Professor Nicholas Harvey is leading calls for urgent change to improve the treatment of osteoporosis around the world. He has led a...

Dr Callum Highmore is a first author on the new paper Southampton researchers have shown a technique they developed could rapidly...

Aspiring medics joined LifeLab’s summer school to gain hands-on experience and support their university applications. Dozens of young...

New research will develop an online tool to support how genetic risk is shared with at-risk relatives. Dr Lisa Ballard has been awarded...

Image credit: UK Biobank/Dave Guttridge Bone health expertise in Southampton has underpinned one of the biggest health studies in the...

Southampton researchers have led the development of a new scoring system to guide care for people with asthma that is difficult to treat....

Discoveries by Southampton researchers on how bacteria defend themselves against viruses could be key to tackling antibiotic resistance....

Researchers are working with parents who have experienced pregnancy loss to improve care and support. The initiative is named the Roberta...

Ceri and Harry took part in a clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton. Thousands of premature babies at risk of serious...

Young people, teachers, researchers and collaborators came to LifeLab for a vibrant evening of celebration. The 2025 Showcase event took...