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UHS Health Research

Over 15,000 patients and healthy volunteers a year take part in our research

About us
What is research?
Find out why we do it, and how you can benefit from taking part.
Take part in research
Our researchers are running hundreds of trials. Find out how you can take part.
Our people
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Facilities and infrastructure
World-leading health research depends on great facilities. We’ve got them here.
News
Trial to boost heart surgery recovery through exercise
A pioneering trial is testing whether exercising before heart surgery can help patients recover faster and improve long-term outcomes.
Friday 24 April 2026
Whooping cough infection trials safe at home, study shows
Deliberately infecting volunteers to test new whooping cough vaccines has been shown to be safe in research.
Thursday 23 April 2026
Bird flu vaccine trial launches to prepare for potential pandemic
Researchers have delivered the UK’s first dose in a new trial using an investigational mRNA vaccine to protect people against potential influenza pandemics such as bird flu.
Wednesday 22 April 2026

Our vision for research is to work with our partners at the leading edge of healthcare, realising the research potential in all areas of our hospital for the benefit of our patients and staff.

Research and Development department - University Hospital Southampton profile
Research and Development department - University Hospital Southampton