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Transforming the health of people in our region and beyond
Our latest work to create a healthy world
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Taking the challenges of the region’s health and building solutions fit for communities worldwide our health research enhances the life of all.
We’re discovering new ways to reduce inequalities, transform treatment of wounds, enhancing cancer diagnosis, and enabling high performance sport.
Our researchers are addressing the gender health gap, pioneering new endometriosis diagnostic pathways and uniting stakeholders at the first regional Women’s Health Conference.
Our research and policy insights in end of life and palliative care and our work into addiction and its relationship with mental health tackle some of the most difficult challenges that influence health.
Our research is underpinned and enhanced by the strong partnerships we build.
The Institute of Clinical and Applied Health Research and the Hull Health Trials Unit harness the combined potential of our University of Hull research community, working with Hull York Medical School, and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Our Wound Innovation Institute is translating innovative wound research to clinic, through a £48m collaboration with the NHS and a consortium of industry partners.
We also benefit from links to the UK Data Service and Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HRDCs), ensuring that we can create a healthier future – together.
Our research doesn't stay in the lab – it transforms lives. Explore the real-world stories behind our studies and see how we’re making a difference to individuals, communities, and healthcare systems.
Matthew Hardman is a Professor of Wound Healing with more than 20 years' experience in skin biology research, clinical studies and industry collaboration.
As Director of the Wound Innovation Institute, he works with NHS and industry to drive innovation in wound repair and skin health for better patient care.
Our £48m Wound Innovation Institute is bringing together world leading discovery science, clinical expertise and industry collaboration, delivering breakthrough treatments and transforming patient recovery.
Dr Barbara Guinn is revolutionising endometriosis diagnosis and treatment. By developing a non-invasive test to detect and classify endometriosis, patients could receive appropriate care sooner, reducing the need for invasive surgeries.
