We are part of the clinical academic and research facility at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London.
You can learn more about our active research projects below/by clicking specific staff pages.
- Johanna Feary, Paul Cullinan, Tamanna Kabir and Susie Schofield
We are undertaking a cohort study of firefighters from the London Fire Brigade to look at the medium and long term risks associated with firefighting, with a particular emphasis on cardiorespiratory health and cancer. The cohort includes both firefighters who did, and did not attend the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. Recruitment began in late 2019 and finished in 2023.
- Johanna Feary, Jennifer Canizales, Meinir Jones, and Paul Cullinan
The SPIRAL (Safe Practice in Reducing Allergy in Laboratories) study is funded by an NIHR post-doctoral fellowship for Dr Johanna Feary. The project is designed to determine if the introduction of individual ventilated cages has resulted in a significant reduction in the risk of laboratory animal allergy. We have recruited some of the largest and most prestigious research institutions in and around London with whom we have a close clinical and /or academic relationship. The study started in 2014 and recruitment (n=750) finished in 2017. Analyses are ongoing.
- Grace Blissitt, Emma Coady, Paul Cullinan, Meliha Kaya-Barge, Eleanor Miller, Susie Schofield, Stefan Sprinckmoller, Lalji Varsani, Molly Waldron, and Tass White
ADVANCE (ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE) is a 20-year study investigating the long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes of UK battlefield casualties from Iraq or Afghanistan (2003-2014). The study also supports these injured men during and after their transition into civilian life.
The study is mainly based at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). The DMRC relocated in 2018 to Stanford Hall, Leicestershire from its previous site at Headley Court near Epsom.
ADVANCE receives financial support from Help for Heroes, the MOD and HM Treasury (via the LIBOR Fund).
The principal Investigators are as follows:
- Gp Capt Alex Bennett – MSK disease & rehabilitation: Stanford Hall
- Lt Col (rtd.) Christopher Boos – CVD: Bournemouth University
- Prof Paul Cullinan – respiratory disease & epidemiology: Imperial College London
- Prof Anthony Bull – bioengineering: Imperial College London
- Prof Nicola Fear - mental health & epidemiology: King’s College London
Further details can be found on the ADVANCE Study website.
