Making a difference

Transforming the health of people in our region and beyond

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What we're doing

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 diagnosis of cancer and endometriosis, and enabling high performance sport.

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.

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Our partnerships

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 research community, with Hull York Medical School, and the University of Hull and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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.

Find out more about our groundbreaking work

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.

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