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UHS Health Research

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
Paperclip-sized sensor could help thousands monitor heart condition from home
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could soon transform care for people living with chronic heart failure.
Thursday 05 February 2026
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

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