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A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could soon transform care for people living with chronic heart failure. The sensor allows them to monitor their condition daily from home. It means they and their healthcare team can catch warning signs before they become emergencies. It has been recommended for use from today in new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This breakthrough is based on evidence from research, including the COAST tri

A pioneering data registry linking data on road collisions and healthcare is part of a new national road safety strategy. The Pre-hospital Research and Audit Network (PRANA) is delivered by a growing team led in University Hospital Southampton (UHS). It aims to save lives by connecting data. These new insights can inform improvements in patient care and support disease prevention. The national registry is based within the Wessex Secure Data Environment (SDE). PRANA has been h

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is part of a new, UK‑wide partnership to speed up the development of better treatments for brain tumours. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced £13.7 million to launch the Brain Tumour Research Consortium. Brain tumours are among the hardest cancers to treat. The new consortium will help researchers: understand the disease better test new innovative treatments earlier make trials available to more adults

Image credit: DBV Technologies New trial results show a specially designed patch could help children with peanut allergy.   Hundreds of young children with a peanut allergy took part at dozens of sites for the international clinical trial, including at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The VIASKIN® Peanut Patch is designed to help children with a peanut allergy build up a tolerance. The aim is to prevent severe reactions if they accidentally eat peanut. Topline results,

Stroke patients assessed on the way to hospital have been shown to get treatment faster, with better outcomes. A trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) piloted video calls between paramedics and specialist nurses to assess patients in the ambulance. This led to faster scans, quicker treatment and better chances of recovery. The project is led by Dr Richard Marigold, Consultant Stroke Physician. He presented the latest findings at the UK Stroke Forum, a major platform

Left to right: James Allen, UHS Chief Pharmacist, Prof Cathy McKenzie, Professor of Intensive Care Pharmacy, and Prof Mike Grocott, Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre Southampton researchers are leading a new trial to see if giving certain patients vitamin B1 reduces the chances of delirium during intensive care. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) often experience a syndrome called delirium. This causes hallucinations and can make patients very

We brought together those new to research at our annual event ‘Connecting New Researchers’.  SoAR co-hosted this year’s event with the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). It was held at the Axis Conference Centre on Thursday 13th November 2025. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to welcome newly appointed health researchers at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) into the world of research. Kick-starting their research career Attendees included NIHR Ac

Professor Cathy McKenzie is a pharmacist delivering pioneering research in Southampton. She recently started as Professor of Intensive...

Trained volunteers are supporting older patients to stay active during their hospital stay in a compassionate research study. The...

University Hospital Southampton is the most active place in the world for clinical research into modern ways to treat kidney stones,...

Internships at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) are giving healthcare professionals their first taste of working in research. For others, they are providing a springboard, allowing them to take the next step in their research career. The hospital’s Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex fund research internships each year. These give individuals or teams across Wessex, including at UHS, the opportunity to focus on rese

Image credit: Boston Scientific University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has become the first NHS site to use a device that can monitor...

Professor Alison Richardson says she is excited to see the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) in a positive place as she moves on...

Research has shown a new medicine could help patients with a fatal lung condition. Dr Sophie Fletcher led Southampton’s involvement in...

A longstanding research study for children having hip treatment has reached 1,000 participants at Southampton Children’s Hospital. Oaklee...

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has announced the fifth cohort of its pioneering Research Leaders Programme (RLP). Twelve new...

Hospital pharmacists in Southampton will soon be able to ‘print’ medicines for research that are best suited for each patient. Image...

Southampton stroke patients took part in an international trial that will now guide treatment. A surgical procedure to remove blood clots...

Southampton doctor wins national award for clinical impact. Sophie Fletcher The honour recognises her dedicated work to improve...

Around 30,000 people are killed or seriously injured on British roads every year. These are stark and sobering figures. However for...