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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Five years of innovation, research and better care for patients 💙 Find out about the amazing new advances our Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre is achieving in this new report 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/Media/Docume...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congratulations to Southampton metabolic liver disease expert Professor Chris Byrne 👏 He is one of only a handful of UK experts to give the keynote talk at HEART UK's annual conference in the past four decades. Learn more 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🏆 Research that's changing lives worldwide We're delighted to share that the HARMONIE trial has been recognised with an @nihr.bsky.social Impact Prize. More than 1️⃣1️⃣m children have now received the winter jab that's approved in over 5️⃣0️⃣ countries. Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/nihr20-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Professor Bhaskar Somani, consultant urological surgeon at @uhsft.bsky.social, is researching ways to improve care for his patients. He has become the first UK urologist to receive the international Christian Chaussy Award 👏 Watch him explain his research in just 30 seconds ⏱️

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How can we make medicines safer for older people? A third of adults aged 65 and over take five or more regular medicines. A £3M new trial, led by Professor Diana Baralle and Dr Kinda Ibrahim, aims to help prevent adverse drug interactions using genetic tests 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-3m-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎉 Today is World Prehabilitation Day 🎉 At @uhsft.bsky.social, prehabilitation has been pioneered through more than 15 years of research led by its @nihr.bsky.social biomedical research centre, leading to an NHS-first prehabilitation medicine service. 📽️ Watch David's full video: lnkd.in/eaUczSuA

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A new mpox vaccine has shown promising early results in its first clinical trial, led by @uhsft.bsky.social. Researchers found the vaccine was generally safe and well tolerated in healthy adult volunteers. research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-mpo...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dr Aishath Fazleen, respiratory consultant at @uhsft.bsky.social, is working to improve survival for patients with a rare genetic condition. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can increase the risk of chronic lung and liver disease. Watch Aishath explain her research in just 30 seconds ⏱️

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Over 1,300 people have taken part in the MODERNISED trial, investigating a new blood test to detect multiple cancers sooner. Congratulations to all in the study, sponsored by @uhsft.bsky.social and run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social, on completing recruitment 👏 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/multi-c...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌍🤝 Joining the international effort to tackle Ebola The world’s first trial of a new Ebola vaccine has launched at @uhsft.bsky.social. The vaccine is being tested in response to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/worlds-...

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University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has joined the first clinical trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine developed in response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Could you help us to save lives with a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus? @uhsft.bsky.social is looking for volunteers to take part in a study of a new vaccine against Ebola. If you're aged 18 to 55 and in good health, then you may be eligible to take part. 🔗 apps.ovg.ox.ac.uk/redcap/surve...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌟 Improving care for patients through research Dr Caroline Anderson, Dr Linden Stocker and Dr Richard Marigold are using @uhsft.bsky.social's Research Leaders Programme to drive better care. Find out how 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...

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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit @southamptonctu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

1,350 have taken part in a trial of a new blood test which aims to identify multiple #cancers in their very early stages. The MODERNISED study has completed recruitment, with the last participants having blood samples taken this week. Find out more & watch a video here - bit.ly/4xYe2We

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Researchers across Wessex will soon benefit from the region’s first full-spectrum flow cytometry analyser, to analyse and sort millions of cells. A successful bid by @unisouthampton.bsky.social will bring it to @uhsft.bsky.social’s Southampton General Hospital 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/funding...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What if AI could help personalise treatment for breast cancer? Researchers at @unisouthampton.bsky.social, working with @uhsft.bsky.social, have used a powerful AI tool to analyse tumour samples from patients. It could potentially help doctors give more targeted treatments 👇 bit.ly/3SBeOcN

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Helping people fully recover after intensive care 🩵 Meet Andrew Bates, a research fellow at @uhsft.bsky.social and its NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, who is working to improve life after intensive care for patients and their families. Watch him explain his research in just 30 seconds ⏱️

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fewer than one in five women now take folic acid supplements before pregnancy 🤰 Researchers at @unisouthampton.bsky.social are warning that, unless action is taken, falling use could slow progress in reducing preventable conditions like spina bifida. Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/falling...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Surviving intensive care is only the beginning of recovery. A @uhsft.bsky.social led study is offering hope for people experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms after critical illness. 📺 Watch Hazel share her story on BBC South News and ITV Meridian 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/researc...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌍 The ABC of global orthopaedics @uhsft.bsky.social's Alex Aarvold recently used a prestigious American-British-Canadian (ABC) travelling fellowship to advance his research into hip dysplasia. Discover what he’s been doing and hopes for future collaborations 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/the-abc...

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He has recently used an American-British-Canadian (ABC) travelling fellowship to advance his research into hip dysplasia - a condition where the ball and socket joint of the hip does not properly form in babies and young children.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What if vaccines didn't need a fridge? A world-first trial at @uhsft.bsky.social has shown encouraging results for a fridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, with the potential to reach more people worldwide and reduce vaccine wastage. 🌍 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/fridge-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Celebrating a decade supporting research careers in Southampton 🌟 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) at @uhsft.bsky.social. Here's to the next decade of empowering research careers and improving care through discovery 🚀 🔗 www.soar-southampton.org

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Gold standard sustainability 🥇 Congratulations to the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre team at @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social 👏 The @ecmc-uk.bsky.social lab has reached the highest level of @leaf-ucl.bsky.social sustainability accreditation 👇 bit.ly/4x5lbDE

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Could a tampon transform early detection of ovarian cancer? Find out about the VIOLET study, led by @uhsft.bsky.social’s @drlongley.bsky.social, by reading this research highlight by @unisouthampton.bsky.social 👇 www.southampton.ac.uk/research/hig...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Around 4 in 10 patients with brain cancer have a glioblastoma tumour. Researchers at @uhsft.bsky.social and Guy’s and St Thomas’ have been investigating taking antibiotics during glioblastoma treatment. Their results could help inform future treatment 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/antibio...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Helena Fisk, who has been named as this year’s Julie Wallace Award winner by The Nutrition Society 👏 She is a Lecturer in Nutritional Science at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social investigating ways to reduce obesity-associated inflammation 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/nutriti...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

👋 Meet Judith Cave, Consultant Oncologist at @uhsft.bsky.social. ‬‬‬ Her research focuses on education for our healthcare professionals. Find out why she considers UHS an excellent place to teach and learn, and how she’s making it even better. Get to know her better in her 6⃣0⃣ second interview.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you so much to all our research participants 💙 New figures from an @nihr.bsky.social report show that over 15,000 people took part in around 400 studies last year managed by @uhsft.bsky.social. Your help is making a real difference to future healthcare 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/thousan...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A major study has shown a treatment for prostate cancer called focal therapy is just as effective as surgery or radiotherapy, with less risk of side effects. @uhsft.bsky.social was the third highest recruiting site to the study 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/targete...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Sofia Michopoulou at @uhsft.bsky.social, who has been recognised at this year’s NHS South East Healthcare Science Awards 🏆 She received the Research and Innovation Award for her research leadership 👏 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/healthc...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

👶 Meet the researcher working to give children with hip dysplasia a better start in life. Prof Alex Aarvold from @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social wants to improve care for babies and children, preventing lifelong pain and disability. Watch him explain more in just 30 seconds ⏱️

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Improving care for patients with hearing loss 👂 A research team at @uhsft.bsky.social have worked with local GP practices to ensure patients with sudden unexplained hearing loss receive the best possible treatment👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/hearing...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🚢 Could living in a port city make you more at risk of catching a virus? Research by Nat Easton and Matt Loxham from @unisouthampton.bsky.social and NIHR Southampton BRC suggests air pollution from cruise ships could make people more vulnerable to viruses 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/cruise-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

👋 Meet the team: Neurosurgery and Stroke Research This fantastic team at @uhsft.bsky.social work with neurosurgeons, stroke physicians and neurologists to offer new treatments and therapies for patients with a life-changing neurological injury 🧠 Thank you for all you do! #WeAreUHS

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Five-year-old Isla is a star today on BBC South Today 📺🤩 She and mum, Jennifer, are taking part in a major new clinical trial, funded by @nihr.bsky.social and co-led by @uhsft.bsky.social, to improve care for children and young people with severe acute asthma. Watch BBC One in the South at 6.30pm

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Working together to boost children’s health 🧒 A new Child Health Research Network will develop research that delivers real change for children and young people. It's now been launched by @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social 👇 Learn more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Personalising cancer treatment Patients at @uhsft.bsky.social are taking part in national and international trials helping identify breast and bowel cancer patients who can safely avoid chemotherapy. The results could be used to improve treatment decisions 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/cancer-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Could a simple urine test carried out at home help detect lung cancer earlier? The UH-CAN Lung study, sponsored by @uhsft.bsky.social and run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social, has sent kits to 1,000 people across Southampton. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/home-ur...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📷🌟 On World Sickle Cell Day, teams at @uhsft.bsky.social hosted an event that raised awareness of the Trust’s haemoglobinopathies service and initiatives including the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource. 🔗 Learn more about IBHO: bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/i...

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University Hospital Southampton @uhsft.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Due to the current period of extreme heat, we have introduced temporary measures to help keep our patients safe and comfortable. 🔗 More information on our website: www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/news/tempo…

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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit @southamptonctu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Running the Red Bull Soapbox gauntlet to promote life-saving #research! "Statistically Significant" is a team of researchers from Southampton taking part in the famous #RedBullSoapboxRace in London tomorrow aboard a giant pipette cart. Find out more - bit.ly/4eQs19Q @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

Pilots Pedro and Steve wearing lab coats and sitting on the pipette mobile outside the Centre for Cancer Immunology and SCTU building with a group of colleagues cheering behind them.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we’re proud to go #Red4Research ❤️ Across @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social, our staff are wearing red to show their appreciation for health research. This short video, featuring @nihr.bsky.social and @southamptonctu.bsky.social, captures some reasons for wearing red today.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌱 What does sustainable healthcare and research look like in practice? This Clean Air Day, we’re proud to spotlight @uhsft.bsky.social's Thomas Daniels, the newly appointed Sustainability Champion for the @southamptonbrc.bsky.social. 🔗 Read the full Q&A: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/driving...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

New hope for mesothelioma patients 💙 @uhsft.bsky.social is part of a new trial run by @southamptonctu.bsky.social testing personalised treatment targeting specific cancer biomarkers - aiming to match patients with therapies that work best for them. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/persona...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Congratulations to three future research leaders at @uhsft.bsky.social 👏 Dr Sofia Michopoulou, Dr Caroline Anderson and Dr Ahilanandan Dushianthan have each received an @nihr.bsky.social Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/triple-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

👋 Meet Khaled, a Clinical Research Fellow at @uhsft.bsky.social‪.‬‬‬‬ Through his research, he’s working to improve care for patients with infectious diseases and respiratory conditions 💙 Watch his 6⃣0⃣ second interview to find out what he does and why it’s important.

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🫁 Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infections. Dr Hannah Schiff is leading research into a new blood-based testing approach to diagnose it earlier. This could reduce the risk of severe lung damage and limit the spread of the disease 💙 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-tub...

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our researchers are part of a £50m NIHR programme to transform maternal health through pioneering research. They will develop a national blueprint for such a system, laying the foundations for healthier mothers, babies, and families across the country. Find out more: tr.ee/S75j7p

A person holds a positive pregnancy test, showing two red lines, against a blurred background. The text reads, "Southampton part of £50m effort to transform maternal health."

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Every family deserves excellent maternity care 🤰 That’s why researchers at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and the @southamptonbrc.bsky.social are part of a national £50m programme to tackle maternal health inequalities 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

An AI-designed ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine trialled at @uhsft.bsky.social @southamptoncrf.bsky.social could help protect against future viruses before they emerge 👇 Experts say this could potentially save millions of lives and avoid costly lockdowns. 🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-ai-...

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Health Research | Southampton @uhsftresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🫁 New research to improve care for children with severe asthma @uhsft.bsky.social is co-leading a major @nihr.bsky.social trial to compare treatments for severe asthma attacks in children and young people. Amy shares her experience of taking part 📽️ 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/major-t...

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