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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
Search our people, including researchers, doctors, nurses, technical specialists and managers.
Facilities and infrastructure
World-leading health research depends on great facilities. We’ve got them here.
News
Maternal obesity is now an ‘urgent and growing threat’, experts warn
A new warning is calling for national action to reduce maternal obesity that affects one in four pregnancies.
Wednesday 04 February 2026
Rapid test enters trial to diagnose winter respiratory infections
Southampton researchers are trialling a new rapid test that could cut the time to diagnose winter respiratory viral infections.
Monday 26 January 2026
Southampton joins major UK investment in brain tumour research
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is part of a new, UK wide partnership to speed up the development of better treatments for brain tumours.
Wednesday 21 January 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