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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.
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Facilities and infrastructure
World-leading health research depends on great facilities. We’ve got them here.
News
Dangerous overuse of children’s asthma inhalers targeted in UK-first study
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton are leading a large study to reduce children’s overuse of reliever inhalers linked to severe asthma attacks.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Tampon trial to help improve early diagnosis of ovarian cancer
A new trial is testing whether a specialist medical tampon could help improve early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Friday 20 February 2026
Major milestone for heart failure trial
More than 500 patients have joined a world-first trial led by Southampton researchers.
Tuesday 17 February 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