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

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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.
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News
Researchers identify gene activity patterns in children with severe COVID-19
Gene activity patterns found in children with severe COVID-19 infection have been shown to be shared with other serious respiratory infections.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
New study to test whether aspirin benefits people with brain cavernoma
Southampton researchers will jointly lead a new £3.5m UK-wide study of a potential treatment for a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in the brain.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
'Blue poo' study launches to explore links between gut and brain function
Researchers are inviting people across the UK to turn their poo blue and play online brain games.
Monday 12 October 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