Meet Chrissie Jones, who looks after children and young people at @uhsft.bsky.social 🧒 She's researching how to better diagnose, treat and prevent infectious diseases, as a professor at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and part of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre. Watch her video 👇

We have a good 'gut feeling' about the @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social 🧠🧩 Researchers gathered in #Southampton for the launch of a pioneering new network, co-led by @unisouthampton.bsky.social, to unlock the link between gut, immune and brain health. Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-col...

Great to hear our surgeon Bhaskar Somani speak to Katie Martin on BBC Radio Solent this lunchtime 🎙️🌟 It's official! Our hospital leads the world for #ClinicalResearch into treatment of kidney stones. Listen back on BBC Sounds from 2:18:30 📻 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002jtk1 #WeAreUHS

Does your child have a diagnosis of #ADHD? Are they experiencing #SleepProblems? Our study aims to test whether a new website, Sleep Buddy, improves sleep problems in children aged 6-12 years with ADHD. Find out more and register your interest - www.trial-deck.com/trial/sleepb...

🧠 Improving care for people with neurodegenerative diseases Meet Veena Agarwal - senior research physiotherapist and part of the @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme. She's investigating if tech can detect invisible symptoms 👇 https://www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5/veena-agarwal

🩸 New hope for blood cancer patients Researchers at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social are using @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social funding to develop a T cell therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia 👇 https://research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-blood-cancer-treatment-to-be-developed-in-southampton

🔬 £1.6M imaging boost for Southampton research Our Biomedical Imaging Unit has secured over £1.6 million from the BBSRC to install two state-of-the-art imaging platforms. They will help transform our research capabilities 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/funding...

Osteoporosis affects around 500 million men and women worldwide 🌍 What more can be done? @unisouthampton.bsky.social's Prof Nicholas Harvey has led a landmark @iofbonehealth.bsky.social paper that identifies barriers and solutions to global care. Read more 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...

Meet our @uhsft.bsky.social Gynae-oncology nursing research team 👩‍⚕️💙 They support patients with gynaecological cancers and help run clinical trials to find better treatments. From care to cutting-edge research - they’re making a real difference 👏 #WeAreUHS #LeadTheWay

UHS has been recognised as the world’s leading centre for kidney stone research 👏 Professor Bhaskar Somani and his team have published 205 studies, with 1,854 citations, pioneering safer, faster treatments for patients. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/46A23… #WeAreUHS #HealthResearch

Where in the world is most active for clinical research into kidney stone treatment? 🌍 #Southampton, of course! @uhsft.bsky.social is helping improve care by preventing complications and speeding recovery. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southampton-leads-the-world-in-kidney-stone-treatment-research

Combining immunotherapies could help to tackle treatment resistance in patients with #lymphoma. Results from the RiVa trial suggest giving two different treatments, one to activate immune cells and one to flag cancer cells, could have benefits for some patients. Full paper👉https://bit.ly/4pzf7jW

The past two decades have seen a global explosion of research into the gut-immune-brain axis. There is great energy in #Southampton today for our #GIBANetworklaunch. Together, we are building a vibrant and diverse research community to fully realise GIBA's potential. Learn more 👉 www.giba-uk.org

🦠 Laser-based tech could help fight superbugs Southampton researchers have shown a technique they developed can identify the best antibiotic for each patient - in seconds, not days ⏱️ The advance could help cut #AMR infections, saving lives worldwide 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/laser-b...

Detecting dementia sooner can mean earlier treatment, better outcomes, and more time with loved ones. Check out this inspiring read from @ukri.org on a 5-minute laser blood test being advanced at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social 🧠🤝 🔗 ukri.org/news-and-eve...

Did you know 1⃣ in 🔟 adults in the UK are affected by sinusitis? 🤧 Patients at @uhsft.bsky.social were part of a trial that found surgery was a more effective treatment than antibiotics. Read more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/surgery-to-treat-sinus-disease-shown-to-be-more-effective-than-antibiotics

What's the technology behind a new test that aims to detect #PancreaticCancer in its early stages? Watch @bbctech.bsky.social this weekend as @laralewington.bsky.social looks into the science and speaks to the teams behind the SAFE-D #ClinicalTrial. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Are doctors at @uhsft.bsky.social "prescribing video games to children"? Those are the words of ITV News on new eye research. New games developed at @unisouthampton.bsky.social are being trialled to support children with a rare eye condition 💙 Read the full story 👇 www.itv.com/news/channel...

"I just feel better in every respect, it’s quite remarkable." Great-grandfather Roger is taking part in a cancer clinical trial at @UHSFT. More patients like him will soon benefit from pioneering treatments through a new regional pharmacy. Watch more 📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOUgjU6S3VU

🚨 Big news from @uhsft.bsky.social! 🚨 A new regional pharmacy is set to transform patient care and research across the region 💊✨ The facility will help deliver faster and more personalised treatments at scale, and expand access to clinical trials. Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/state-o...

🧠 Improving outcomes for brain cancer patients Sean Main, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, aims to improve survival for patients with high-grade brain tumours. He's using the @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme to increase trials 👇 www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5...

📰 Have you seen the news on world-first genetic research into brain aneurysms? Led at @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social, the research could transform how the NHS identifies and manages patients at risk of ruptures. Read more in the Daily Echo 👇 www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2541692...

Detecting cancer sooner can increase the chances of better outcomes. We are sponsoring the trial of a new test that could identify cancers in very early stages. Over 4⃣5⃣0⃣ patients have taken part, including Ian Robinson from Fawley 📸 Learn more: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/pr...

Around two million adults in the UK are living with a brain aneurysm. Now, researchers at UHS and ‪@unisouthampton.bsky.social‬ are launching world-first genetic research 🏥🧬 It could help the NHS spot people at risk of rupture earlier – and save lives. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45Bqmk3

Donna Austin's research in @uhsft.bsky.social's paediatric intensive care unit is helping families with children who have multiple and complex health needs. She’s also helping other nurses get into research 👩‍⚕️💙 Learn more from @donnaaust1n.bsky.social in our 30-second elevator pitch challenge ⏱️

A major research initiative is using data to transform care and treatment of upper gastrointestinal cancers. The project is led by Professor Tim Underwood at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social. 🔗 Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/regiona...

Over 11,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck #cancer in England every year. Now, patients will get access to a #ClinicalTrial of a new #CancerVaccine, thanks to an extension of the SCTU-run @england.nhs.uk Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. Find out more - bit.ly/3IZBjDd

Our researcher Dr Helena Lee has received over £500,000 from the Medical Research Council to improve the eyesight of young children born with Albinism. She aims to trial a drug which may help their retinas to develop normally. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/d2pwjcqist

Groundbreaking research could improve the vision of children born with albinism 💙 Dr Helena Lee at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social has been awarded over £500,000 to investigate a potential treatment. Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/hope-fo...

Watch BBC South Today this lunchtime to see a report on the MODERNISED trial, which is evaluating a new blood test that it's hoped could improve the #EarlyDiagnosis of 10 different #cancers. @uosmedia.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @drvictoriagoss.bsky.social

Could #HepatitisC soon be eliminated in the UK? This #WorldHepatitisDay, spend 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds with @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social's Ryan Buchanan. His research, supported by @arcwessex.bsky.social, is part of a newly launched national report 👏 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/researc...

🤝 Supporting families after pregnancy loss The Roberta Project is working with parents to shape future care. It will guide how personal data is used to improve support. 🔗 Learn more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/parents-who-experience-pregnancy-loss-to-help-shape-future-support

Mum-of-two Ceri and baby Harry took part in a clinical trial at @uhsft.bsky.social to prevent a common winter virus. Now, thousands of premature babies in the UK will be protected with the antibody treatment 💙 Read more from BBC News 📺 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🎉 Celebrating a successful year at @lifelabsoton.bsky.social Last week was the 2025 LifeLab Showcase at @uhsft.bsky.social. The event celebrated the achievements of everyone involved in LifeLab’s projects 👏 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/lifelab-showcase-celebrates-a-year-of-success

A newborn eye screening study is marking an impressive milestone at @uhsft.bsky.social 🏥👏 A thousand families have joined national research that's testing a new method to help prevent the most common cause of avoidable childhood blindness. Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam... 📸 42T Ltd

Spreading the word about #EarlyDiagnosis #research 📣 On Saturday, our team were at the Southampton Mela Festival with the @uosengagement.bsky.social roadshow. We played fun #ClinicalTrials activities and had some great conversations about improving the #EarlyDetection of #cancer.

🦻 Transforming care for children with hearing loss Jacqueline Young fits hearing aids and helps families experience what their child hears. She’s using her @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme award to grow Southampton's hearing research 👇 www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5...

Are you interested in the gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA)? 🧠🔬 Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+. 📅 Monday 22nd September 📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...

Huge congratulations to Waqas Ilyas from @uhsft.bsky.social who’s won a national award! 🏆 His impactful contributions to hip trauma research were recognised at this year’s Orthopaedic Trauma Society and @nihr.bsky.social awards. Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/future-...

People in the South are part of an innovative ‘pill-on-a-thread’ trial funded by @cancerresearchuk.org‬ and @nihr.bsky.social. Among those taking part is John Paffett from Netley, a childhood cancer survivor who knows just how vital early diagnosis can be ❤️ 🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/innovat...

👶 Helping tiny babies breathe Kevin Goss, Consultant Neonatologist at @uhsft.bsky.social, looks after very premature babies. He's using his Research Leaders Programme award to see if a common nutrient helps them make a substance vital for lungs to work 👇 www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5...

We're proud to share that @uhsft.bsky.social's Mikayala King has won this year’s EDGE Pioneer award 👏 Mikayala has advanced how research is delivered through EDGE across the NHS and around the globe. Congratulations, Mikayala — and thank you for your outstanding impact!

Survival rates for children with cancer are improving - but evidence suggests there are ethnic inequalities. 📊 To fix this, @uhsft.bsky.social's @jessicabate.bsky.social is calling for better data on ethnicity to improve outcomes. She explains more in @bmj.com 👇 www.bmj.com/content/390/...

An electronic knee sleeve is making dog walks easier for Mike and Steve (pictured), who have #osteoarthritis. Professor Kai Yang leads the @unisouthampton.bsky.social team behind the pioneering device. @uhsft.bsky.social is sponsoring the trial 🏥 Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/electro...

Ahilanandan Dushianthan at @uhsft.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social is investigating personalised treatments for a life-threatening lung condition 🏥 His research could help more patients survive. Watch him explain it in just 30 seconds ⏱️

A groundbreaking medical institute announced today will put #Southampton at the heart of medical discovery. The Institute for Medical Innovation will be a brand-new building and a joint initiative between @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social 🤝 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/pioneer...

We welcomed Minister @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social and @laboursatvir.bsky.social to LifeLab at @uhsft.bsky.social yesterday. They heard how LifeLab is helping young people live healthier lives 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/minister-meets-southampton-experts-helping-children-to-lead-healthier-lives

Taking part in an advanced liver disease study at @uhsft.bsky.social has changed Alan’s life 🏥💙 Now, he is supporting an @nihr.bsky.social campaign to encourage others to #BePartOfResearch. More than half a million people have already registered 👏 Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/man-wit...

Southampton is proudly turning #Red4Research ❤️ Teams at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social are wearing red to celebrate everyone who plays a part in making progress possible. Find out how you can get involved in @nihr.bsky.social research 👇 bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join

Great to see @laboursatvir.bsky.social cut the ribbon to officially open a new commercial research centre 📸 Working with regional partners, @uhsft.bsky.social will host the multi-million pound centre set to increase access to cutting-edge clinical trials. 🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/regiona...