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We're exploring life as it's lived

We're developing new ways to understand and manage the health and wellbeing of people around the world

The research in our Health and Wellbeing theme aims to manage health, disease and disability through technological, creative and scientific developments.

Under Professor Gordon Blunn's directorship—and in partnership with Portsmouth Hospital Trust—we develop and test our technologies in real settings and work to understand the mechanisms underlying health and disease.

Our research areas

Many of the University's research areas deal directly with issues of health and wellbeing, including:

Health Informatics

We're improving the design of computer systems and wellbeing services to make the delivery of healthcare more efficient and cost-effective, and we're exploring how technology can influence lifestyle choices and reduce health risks.

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Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Biomedical sciences

We're improving our understanding of how the body functions, how disease effects these functions, and the genetic and molecular drivers for illness. Explore our pharmacy pharmacology and biomedical sciences research.

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Dental and oral health

We're developing evidence-based health care for patients and the wider community, and higher-quality education for dental teams.

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Biological Sciences

We're exploring how to treat genetic disorders, identifying novel targets for drugs and searching for advances in treatments that could impact millions. 

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Psychology

We're exploring topics from child development of social skills to eye witness testimony, and from the evolution of primate facial expressions to factors affecting drug use. Explore our psychology research.

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Research features

Explore our features for a snapshot of our recent research work in this research theme.

The therapy that could transform facial palsy care

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Help smokers kick the habit

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A life-saving solution in the palm of your hand

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News, blogs, and podcasts

Find our more about our latest research successes, read blogs by our academics and listen to the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives in our Life Solved podcast.

News

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Stephen Morgan and Ruth Pearson

MPs visit new medical school

14 March 2024

MPs visit new medical school
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Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire

13 March 2024

Have your say on how health and social care can improve in Hampshire
X-ray immediately after ischemic stroke induction, the mice received a single exposure to sham irradiation as control or LD X-ray irradiation at 300mGy.

The therapeutic potential of low-dose radiation for TBI and stroke

9 February 2024

The therapeutic potential of low-dose radiation for TBI and stroke
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Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

7 February 2024

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections
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Students offered safe space to share emotional challenges of working in health and social care

1 February 2024

Students offered safe space to share emotional challenges of working in health and social care

Blogs

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Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?

Leanne Proops

Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?
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ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy

Guido Robazza

ViaLibera! Architecture students revive a street in Palermo, Italy
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The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels

Ann Coats

The sunken treasure of the San José shipwreck is contested – but its real riches go beyond coins and jewels
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I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives

Adam Jerrett

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives
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African food shops in Portsmouth

African food shops in Portsmouth

Life Solved

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When Will the Cost of Living Crisis End?

When Will the Cost of Living Crisis End?
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The Science Of Smells

The Science Of Smells
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Is The World Becoming Less Democratic?

Is The World Becoming Less Democratic?
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How Incels Use TikTok To Spread Hate & Lies

How Incels Use TikTok To Spread Hate & Lies
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UFOs or UF-No’s?

UFOs or UF-No’s?

Health and Wellbeing Blog

Our health and wellbeing researchers write about the importance and impact of self-care, sport and exercise, mental wellbeing, diseases and medical advancements.

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