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Parents of deaf children have said they have a better understanding of their child’s hearing world after taking part in research in Southampton. Dr Jacqueline Young, Clinical Scientist at the Royal South Hants Hospital, led the study. It was funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS). The results have recently been published in the International Journal of Audiology. Recreating what their child would hear Over 50,000 children in the UK live with permanent hearing l

The first Southampton patient in a new trial says he’s looking forward to ‘flying the flag’ for research into mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The SELECTmeso1 trial is investigating a new personalised treatment for patients with mesothelioma whose cancer has returned after initial treatment. This could potentially give them more time with their loved ones. The study is being run by the Cancer Research UK Southampton Clinical Tria

Southampton surgeon Professor Bhaskar Somani has received a prestigious award for his research into kidney stone treatments. He has been presented with the Christian Chaussy Award by the German Society for Shockwave Lithotripsy. Professor Somani is a consultant urological surgeon at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). He has been supported by the UHS Research Leaders Programme. He was presented with the award at the annual German Urology Congress 2026 in Düsseldorf. He is

Healthcare professionals are using University Hospital Southampton’s (UHS) Research Leaders Programme to improve care for patients. The Research Leaders Programme (RLP) is open to all healthcare professionals employed by UHS. The competitive award covers salary costs for at least one day a week for up to three years. It provides time, training and personal development to support staff to achieve their ambitions. UHS is guided by its three core trust values of Patients First,

Survivors of intensive care who experience post-traumatic stress could benefit from a specialist type of talking therapy, according to new research. Around 200,000 people survive a stay in intensive care in the UK each year. Around one in four of these patients experience significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress. If left untreated, these symptoms can last for years. The EMERALD study was delivered through the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Southampton. It assesse

Professor Aarvold shares how he's using an international travelling fellowship to advance his research into hip dysplasia.

Researchers have found a possible link between taking antibiotics during glioblastoma cancer treatment and shorter survival. The study was conducted by researchers at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Guy’s and St Thomas’. The results are now published in the journal Clinical Oncology. Dr Sean Main, consultant neuro-oncologist at UHS, is first author. He is supported by the UHS Research Leaders Programme. Aggressive brain cancer Approximately 40 percent of patients wi

Medical physicist Dr Sofia Michopoulou has been honoured with an NHS England South East Healthcare Science Award. Dr Michopoulou is Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Her research focuses on advancing imaging techniques and biomarkers to improve dementia diagnosis. This is helping to support earlier and more accurate diagnosis for patients. She was honoured with the Research and Innovation Award at this year’s NHS England South East Hea

Researchers in Southampton are joining forces to improve the health of children and young people. The Child Health Research Network has been launched by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Southampton Children’s Hospital (part of UHS). The network brings together local researchers, clinicians, engineers, scientists and implementation partners from across Southampton and the wider region. By combining their expertise, they aim to develop

Dr Thomas Daniels is a Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). His research has been supported at UHS through the Research Leaders Programme. This Clean Air Day, he talks about his recent appointment as the new NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Sustainability Champion. He shares why the role is important, what he hopes to achieve through it, and what we can all do to help. Why is sustainability important in heal

Three researchers on the UHS Research Leaders Programme have received a prestigious NIHR award. Dr Sofia Michopoulou, Dr Caroline Anderson and Dr Ahilanandan Dushianthan have each been awarded an NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA). They have all been part of the UHS Research Leaders Programme (RLP). This has provided them with the time, skills and support needed to put together their applications. The SCPRA award will now fund the next stage of thei

A multi-million pound clinical trial is exploring treatment for childhood asthma attacks. The EVITA trial (Evaluation of Intravenous Therapy in Asthma) is comparing three medicines currently used to treat children and young people with severe acute asthma. The study has received £2.3 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It is co-led by experts from UHS and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The trial is led locally by D

A retired builder says he hopes taking part in a clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) could help find a treatment for others living with his rare neurological condition. David Booth was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) three years ago. It is a rare and incurable condition that affects around 3,000 people in the UK. He was the first person in the UK to join an international clinical trial. The treatment being tested could potentially slow

Dr Matt Stammers doesn’t just treat patients - he is also improving the systems around them. He isn’t your typical consultant gastroenterologist. Thanks to his place on the Research Leaders Programme (RLP), Matt has been able to turn his ideas into real improvements for patient care. “I’m not the fuel in the engine,” he says. “I’m the engine oil - I help everything run better.” Matt’s work ensures that UHS is always improving. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped identify

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation and scarring in the lungs, making it harder to breathe. The most common form has a life expectancy of three to five years from diagnosis, with limited treatment options. Dr Sophie Fletcher, Consultant Respiratory Physician at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), has dedicated her research career towards improving care for these patients. However, she is aware that she cannot do this alone. The

Using virtual reality (VR) to explain medical procedures may reduce patients' anxiety, according to a new study at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Around 6 in 10 adults in England struggle to understand complex medical information. This affects their ability to make a fully informed decision about whether to undergo a procedure. The study tested the use of VR with 150 people at UHS. It was led by consultant urological surgeons Professor Bhaskar Somani and Dr Amelia

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,