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EPSRC Support by Research Area (Clinical Technologies (excluding imaging)) in Theme (Healthcare Technologies)

Research areas are used to describe EPSRC's portfolio of excellent long term research and high quality postgraduate training.

Grants are classified using one or more research areas. The number and value of grants listed below reflects how the theme portfolio is described by this research area.

Please note: some research areas will appear under multiple themes. There is no unique, absolute, relationship between a research area and a theme.

Grant TitlePrincipal
Investigator		OrganisationDepartmentTotal Grant
Value (£)
A "Shake and Use" Theranostic System for Combined Radio-imaging and Photodynamic TherapySander, Dr KUCLChemistry 314,328
A "Shake and Use" Theranostic System for Combined Radio-imaging and Photodynamic TherapyBoyle, Professor RUniversity of HullChemistry 355,094
A biomimetic macromolecular platform for tissue healing and diagnostics at medical device interfaces: a personalised wound dressing modelSantin, Professor MUniversity of BrightonSch of Applied Sciences (SAS) 2,886,291
A Cost-Effective High-Speed Clinical Diagnostics Instrument for Large Population Screening Based on Novel Liquid AP-MALDI MS TechnologyCramer, Professor RKUniversity of ReadingChemistry 905,729
A multiplexed micro-suction biomarker extraction device to understand atopic eczema in babiesJones, Dr SAKings College LondonPharmaceutical Sciences 1,047,188
A multiplexed micro-suction biomarker extraction device to understand atopic eczema in babiesChen, Professor TUniversity of SurreyChemical Engineering 461,208
A stochastic finite element modelling framework to predict effect sizes on bone mechanics in preclinical studiesBhattacharya, Dr PUniversity of SheffieldMechanical Engineering 354,870
A whole-heart model of multiscale soft tissue mechanics and fluid structure interaction for clinical applications (Whole-Heart-FSI)Luo, Professor XUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Mathematics & Statistics 1,304,759
Accelerated Development of Pharmaceutical Processes Through Digitally Coupled Reaction Screening and Process OptimisationClayton, Dr AUniversity of LeedsChemical and Process Engineering 1,789,035
Beyond AntibioticsStride, Professor EUniversity of OxfordEngineering Science 6,552,650
Bionics+: User Centred Design and Usability of Bionic DevicesJames, Professor CUniversity of WarwickSch of Engineering 902,307
BioProton: Biologically relevant dose for Proton Therapy PlanningKirkby, Professor KJUniversity of Manchester, TheSchool of Medical Sciences 1,394,633
BubblEs for TArgeting and TReatment of biOfilm InfectioNs (BETATRON)Evans, Professor SUniversity of LeedsPhysics and Astronomy 979,771
CageTag: Caged Tharanostics as a Universal Platform for Nuclear MedicineLusby, Professor PJUniversity of EdinburghSch of Chemistry 396,516
CageTag: Caged Theranostics as a Universal Platform for Nuclear MedicineArchibald, Professor SKings College LondonImaging & Biomedical Engineering 234,574
Ceramic SHaping: extrusion of glAss Preforms for new fibres in hEalthcare (SHAPE)Seddon, Professor ABUniversity of NottinghamFaculty of Engineering 770,396
CHIMERA: Collaborative Healthcare Innovation through Mathematics, EngineeRing and AIShipley, Professor RJUCLMechanical Engineering 1,059,447
Closed-loop Neural Interface Technologies (Close-NIT) Network PlusJackson, Professor ANewcastle UniversityBiosciences Institute 1,106,216
COG-MHEAR: Towards cognitively-inspired 5G-IoT enabled, multi-modal Hearing AidsHussain, Professor AEdinburgh Napier UniversitySchool of Computing 3,259,000
Combining the Strengths of Mid-IR and Raman Spectroscopies on Single Chip for Rapid Bedside Biomarker DiagnosticsGanapathy, Professor SUniversity of SouthamptonOptoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) 805,209
Compact Forward-Viewing Endoscopic Optical Coherence TomographyPodoleanu, Professor AUniversity of KentSch of Physical Sciences 475,300
Context Aware Augmented Reality for Endonasal Endoscopic SurgeryClarkson, Professor MJUCLMedical Physics and Biomedical Eng 1,109,056
Creating an intracellular screening platform for cyclic peptide drug discoveryMason, Professor JMUniversity of BathLife Sciences 153,660
Cryptosporidium Artificial Intelligence Network Analysis of Drug Action (CANADA)TONI, Dr LUCLElectronic and Electrical Engineering 153,162
Deep Learning Models for Fetal Monitoring and Decision Support in LabourJordanov, Dr IUniversity of PortsmouthSch of Computing 609,686
DEsign for healthy ageing: a smart system to decrease LONELINESS for older people (DELONELINESS)Liu, Professor WKings College LondonEngineering 968,372
DEsign for healthy aging: a smart system to decrease LONELINESS for older people (DELONELINESS)Shi, Professor YUniversity of LeedsSch of Design 187,381
Determining cerebrovascular reactivity from the pupil flash responseBulte, Professor DPUniversity of OxfordEngineering Science 1,074,229
Developing broad-spectrum antivirals as a rapid response option for future global epidemicsJones, Dr SUniversity of BirminghamSchool of Chemistry 611,120
Developing responsible neurotechnology for infants and children with neurodevelopmental conditionsLoth, Dr EKings College LondonForensic and Neurodevelopmental Science 1,065,729
Development of a biophysical toolkit to monitor and manipulate matrix remodelling in organoid based models of human diseaseGentleman, Dr EKings College LondonCraniofacial Dev and Stem Cell Biology 511,824
Development of an Integrated Microfluidic Platform for the Identification of Therapeutic Peptides for Unmet Medical NeedsSpring, Professor DUniversity of CambridgeChemistry 444,689
Development of magnetic force biotechnology to facilitate neural regenerationTelling, Professor NDKeele UniversityInst for Science and Tech in Medicine 805,899
Development of novel acyclic chelators for gallium-68 and scandium-44 radiometals used in PETArchibald, Professor SKings College LondonImaging & Biomedical Engineering 27,698
Development of novel acyclic chelators for gallium-68 and scandium-44 used in PETStasiuk, Dr GJKings College LondonImaging & Biomedical Engineering 534,369
Development of smart medical textiles for treating breast cancer related lymphoedemaWei, Dr YNottingham Trent UniversitySchool of Science & Technology 353,549
Digital Health: A Digital Twin to improve holistic community-based diagnosis of heart diseaseChico, Professor TJAUniversity of SheffieldInfection Immunity & Cardiovasc Disease 503,424
Digital Health: Innovative engineering technologies to improve the understanding and management of fatigueAdam, Dr RUniversity of AberdeenSch of Medicine, Medical Sci & Nutrition 404,491
Digital Health: OptiMuscle - Improving health outcomes through the optimization of muscle functionPreece, Professor SJUniversity of SalfordSchool of Health and Society 404,045
Drug-eluting in vivo probe to monitor age-related lower bowel dysfunctionPatel, Professor BAUniversity of BrightonSch of Applied Sciences (SAS) 530,503
Effective Diagnosis and Treatment of Age-related Disease Through Time-varying ModellingKillick, Professor RLancaster UniversityMedicine 142,671
EMERGENCE: Tackling Frailty - Facilitating the Emergence of Healthcare Robots from Labs into ServiceCaleb-Solly, Professor PUniversity of NottinghamSchool of Computer Science 708,126
Endobronchial Imaging With Optical UltrasoundDesjardins, Dr AUCLMedical Physics and Biomedical Eng 717,032
Engaging Users in Smell Self-Care at HomeObrist, Professor MUCLComputer Science 403,075
Engineering Precision Medicine for the 21st CenturyStride, Professor EUniversity of OxfordEngineering Science 4,080,457
EPSRC IRC in Targeted Delivery for Hard-to-Treat CancersMalliaras, Professor GUniversity of CambridgeEngineering 10,275,035
EPSRC Network+: Neurotechnology for enabling community-based diagnosis and careTerry, Professor JRUniversity of BirminghamInst of Metabolism & Systems Research 1,232,804
Facilitating health and wellbeing by developing systems for early recognition of urinary tract infections - FeatherNazarpour, Professor KUniversity of EdinburghSch of Informatics 1,100,918
FAST CAR-T: Faster, Adaptive and Scalable Technologies For CAR-T ManufactureRafiq, Dr QAUCLBiochemical Engineering 2,100,849
Fibre-integrated Picosecond mid-Infrared Laser (fPIRL) for biomolecular analysisMurray, Dr RTImperial College LondonPhysics 540,227
Formulating microstructural equivalence: A route to consistent scale-up of medicine manufactureMurnane, Professor DUniversity of HertfordshireSchool of Life and Medical Sciences 150,771
Future blood testing for inclusive monitoring and personalised analytics Network+Li, Professor WUniversity of ReadingBusiness Informatics, Systems and Accoun 800,898
Gastrointestinal bioreactor to evaluate ingestible medicines and inform formulation and manufactureBatchelor, Professor H KUniversity of StrathclydeInst of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sci 675,340
Health Resilience Interactive Technology: transforming self-management for individual and community health via inbodied interaction designschraefel, Professor mUniversity of SouthamptonElectronics and Computer Science 1,585,890
Healthcare Wearables for Independent LivingClifton, Professor DAUniversity of OxfordEngineering Science 1,216,070
Imaging the brain with ultrasound full-waveform inversionWarner, Professor MRImperial College LondonEarth Science and Engineering 3,699,210
Immuno Diagnostix (IDX) - An ultrasensitive, low cost photonic biosensorKrauss, Professor TUniversity of YorkPhysics 963,368
In-Procedure Personalized Atrial Digital Twin to Predict Outcome of Atrial Fibrillation AblationNiederer, Professor SAImperial College LondonNational Heart and Lung Institute 1,217,160
Intelligent Sensing to Promote Self-management of Posture and Mobility in Community Dwelling IndividualsWorsley, Professor PRUniversity of SouthamptonSch of Health Sciences 854,930
KidneyAlgo: New Algorithms for UK and International Kidney ExchangePaulusma, Professor DDurham, University ofComputer Science 262,778
KidneyAlgo: New Algorithms for UK and International Kidney ExchangeManlove, Professor DUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Computing Science 456,946
King's Health Partners Digital Health HubOurselin, Professor SKings College LondonImaging & Biomedical Engineering 2,639,084
LEAP (Leadership Engagement Acceleration & Partnership) - an EPSRC Digital Health HubCraddock, Professor IJUniversity of BristolElectrical and Electronic Engineering 3,290,617
Lighting the Way to a Healthy Nation - Optical 'X-rays' for Walk Through Diagnosis & TherapyBradley, Professor MQueen Mary University of LondonPrecision Healthcare University Research 2,847,779
Mathematical Theory of Radiation Transport: Nuclear Technology Frontiers (MaThRad)Kyprianou, Professor AUniversity of WarwickStatistics 5,761,842
''Mechanically-intelligent'' Intra-operative Tissue Assessment for Robot-Assisted Surgery (MIRAS)Chen, Dr YHeriot-Watt UniversitySch of Engineering and Physical Science 1,245,293
Mechanobiology-based medicine / MechanomedsSalmeron-Sanchez, Professor MUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Engineering 3,560,845
Metabolic photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy of brain cancer.Vendrell, Professor MUniversity of EdinburghCentre for Inflammation Research 600,137
Metallo-Peptides: Arming Cyclic Peptide Antibiotics with New Weapons to Combat Antimicrobial ResistanceBarry, Dr SKings College LondonChemistry 153,704
Micro-manufacturing of tissue patterned organ-chips for accelerated deployment of new medicines (Patterned OrganChips)Knight, Professor MMQueen Mary University of LondonSchool of Engineering & Materials Scienc 1,826,719
Micro-PADs On Call: Out of Hours Disease Monitoring and Early DiagnosisMaher, Dr SUniversity of LiverpoolElectrical Engineering and Electronics 684,427
Molecular probes to diagnose pathoadapatations in bacterial infectionsMahon, Dr CDurham, University ofChemistry 604,956
Molecular strategy for developing instant nanomedicinePatra, Dr HUCLSurgical Biotechnology 154,301
MOMENTUM+HYPER Magnetic Particle Imaging + Localised Hyperthermia PlatformGiardiello, Dr MUniversity of LiverpoolChemistry 900,427
Multiplexed Scleral Lens Sensors for Monitoring Ocular PhysiologyYetisen, Dr AImperial College LondonChemical Engineering 462,436
Multiscale Metrology Suite for Next-Generation Health NanotechnologiesRattray, Dr ZUniversity of StrathclydeInst of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sci 853,129
Nanovibrational control of chondrogenic differentiationDalby, Professor MJUniversity of GlasgowCollege of Medical, Veterinary, Life Sci 869,172
NeuroMod+: Co-creation for next-generation neuromodulation therapeuticsSchultz, Professor SRImperial College LondonBioengineering 1,265,849
Neurotechnology for Chronic PainSeymour, Professor BUniversity of OxfordClinical Neurosciences 944,612
New minimally invasive technologies for the treatment of pancreatic cancerHarris, Professor RAUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 1,522,148
Next Generation Helix Mimetics - Probes for Target SelectivityBarnard, Dr AImperial College LondonChemistry 480,447
Next-Generation Biomimetic NanomedicinesItzhaki, Professor LUniversity of CambridgePharmacology 475,026
Nitric Oxide-Releasing Materials to Prevent Catheter Related Thrombosis and InfectionMorris, Professor REUniversity of St AndrewsChemistry 2,072,678
Non invasive methods to accelerate the development of injectable therapeutic depotsMarlow, Dr M EUniversity of NottinghamSch of Pharmacy 154,894
NON-INVASIVE SINGLE NEURON ELECTRICAL MONITORING (NISNEM Technology)Farina, Professor DImperial College LondonBioengineering 5,593,021
OPTIma: Optimising Proton Therapy through ImagingAllinson, Professor NMUniversity of LincolnSchool of Computer Science 3,245,864
Optimisation of microneedle insertion and understanding the implications of repeat application as tools to support translationDonnelly, Professor RQueen's University of BelfastSch of Pharmacy 1,240,248
PharmaCrystNet: Improving the Predictive Capabilities of Crystallisation Models in PharmaBrown, Dr CUniversity of StrathclydeInst of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sci 153,338
Photonic Sensing and Dual-mode Bio-Imaging with Rare Earth Upconversion NanoparticlesJose, Professor GUniversity of LeedsChemical and Process Engineering 1,311,873
Plasma-activated antimicrobial hydrogel therapy (PAHT) for combating infections in diabetic foot ulcersJenkins, Professor AUniversity of BathChemistry 407,563
Plasma-activated antimicrobial hydrogel therapy (PAHT) for combatting infections in diabetic foot ulcersShort, Professor RDLancaster UniversityChemistry 568,330
Plasma-activated antimicrobial hydrogel therapy (PAHT) for combatting infections in diabetic foot ulcersBrown, Dr J LUniversity of GlasgowCollege of Medical, Veterinary, Life Sci 369,080
Polarization-sensitive OCT as an early predictor of spontaneous pre-term birth.Matcher, Professor SUniversity of SheffieldElectronic and Electrical Engineering 841,156
PreCisE: A Precision laser scalpel for Cancer diagnostics and EradicationShephard, Professor JDHeriot-Watt UniversitySch of Engineering and Physical Science 1,231,581
Prevention of osteoporosis through early monitoring of multiple measures of bone health in one deviceKerns, Dr JGLancaster UniversityMedicine 272,897
PROTECT: Predictive approaches in managing long-term conditions: from remote monitoring data to digital biomarkersBarnaghi, Professor PImperial College LondonBrain Sciences 1,219,503
Quantum Imaging for Monitoring of Wellbeing & Disease in CommunitiesCooper, Professor JUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Engineering 5,625,020
Radio Me: Real-time Radio Remixing for people with mild to moderate dementia who live alone, incorporating agitation reduction and reminders.Banerjee, Professor SUniversity of PlymouthPeninsula Medical School 533,678
Radio Me: Real-time Radio Remixing for people with mild to moderate dementia who live alone, incorporating Agitation Reduction, and RemindersBrewster, Professor SAUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Computing Science 541,362
Radio Me: Real-time Radio Remixing for people with mild to moderate dementia who live alone, incorporating Agitation Reduction, and RemindersMiranda, Professor EUniversity of PlymouthSch of Humanities & Performing Arts 481,002
Radio Me: Real-time Radio Remixing for people with mild to moderate dementia who live alone, incorporating Agitation Reduction, and RemindersFachner, Professor JAnglia Ruskin UniversityFac of Arts,Humanities Social & Sciences 651,737
Rapid, Multiplexed, Testing for Urinary Tract InfectionsEvans, Professor SUniversity of LeedsPhysics and Astronomy 1,387,292
Real-time Digital Twin Assisted SurgeryShu, Professor WUniversity of StrathclydeBiomedical Engineering 3,989,538
Real-Time Ultrasound Guided Abdominal Interventions Without a Tracking DeviceClarkson, Professor MJUCLMedical Physics and Biomedical Eng 1,015,268
Remote monitoring to predict and prevent asthma attacks in preschool childrenSaglani, Professor SImperial College LondonNational Heart and Lung Institute 501,362
RoboPatient - Robot assisted learning of constrained haptic information gainNanayakkara, Professor TImperial College LondonDesign Engineering (Dyson School) 1,076,801
Scaling Cardiac Biomechanics Digital Twins for Personalised MedicineNiederer, Professor SAImperial College LondonNational Heart and Lung Institute 1,414,767
Scaling-Up plant based Nanocarriers for BIOpharmaceuticals (SUNBIO)Muthana, Dr MUniversity of SheffieldOncology 154,880
Self-propelled soft robotic endoscopes for next-generation gastrointestinal surgery and beyondRodriguez y Baena, Professor FMImperial College LondonMechanical Engineering 4,764,581
Smart sensors for a wearable-free and contactless virtual ward at homeRajab, Dr KQueen Mary University of LondonSch of Electronic Eng & Computer Science 396,048
Surgery enabled by ultrasonicsLucas, Professor MUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Engineering 6,114,693
Target-specific machine-learning scoring functions for reliable structure-based virtual screeningBallester, Dr PImperial College LondonBioengineering 620,042
Terabotics - terahertz robotics for surgery and medicineMacPherson, Professor EUniversity of WarwickPhysics 8,000,773
The South Yorkshire Digital Health HubChico, Professor TJAUniversity of SheffieldInfection Immunity & Cardiovasc Disease 3,211,469
Towards Innovation of Stented Pericardial Aortic Valves for Transcatheter ImplantationBerry, Dr HEUniversity of LeedsSch of Biomedical Sciences 852,859
Towards Innovation of Stented Pericardial Aortic Valves for Transcatheter ImplantationLi, Dr SLoughborough UniversityWolfson Sch of Mech, Elec & Manufac Eng 333,897
Transfer learning of pharmacogenomic information across disease types and preclinical models for drug sensitivity prediction.Wang, Professor DImperial College LondonNational Heart and Lung Institute 346,843
Transformative Innovation in the Delivery of Assisted Living products and services (TIDAL)Holloway, Professor CUCLComputer Science 948,972
Transforming Parkinson's disease clinical management with integrated digital health technologiesPeeters, Professor MUniversity of Manchester, TheChem Eng and Analytical Science 150,383
Transurethral Shear Wave Elastography (TU-SWE) for Prostate Cancer DiagnosisSaffari, Professor NUCLMechanical Engineering 905,376
TRIAL: Treatment of Respiratory Infections with inhaled AntimicrobiaLsD'Sa, Professor RAUniversity of LiverpoolMaterial, Design & Manufacturing Eng 663,939
TRIAL: Treatment of Respiratory Infections with inhaled AntimicrobiaLsFerreira, Professor DMUniversity of OxfordPaediatrics 413,496
Ubiquitous Optical Healthcare Technologies (ubOHT) Programme GrantBaumberg, Professor JJUniversity of CambridgePhysics 6,904,302
U-care: Deep ultraviolet light therapiesThomson, Professor RRHeriot-Watt UniversitySch of Engineering and Physical Science 6,132,366
UltraSOuNd-controlled drug release from Antimicrobial particles for denTAl tissuesPikramenou, Professor ZUniversity of BirminghamSchool of Chemistry 566,203
UltraSOuNd-controlled drug release from Antimicrobial particles for denTAl tissues (SONATA)Angeli, Professor PUCLChemical Engineering 327,994
Unpacking the black box of interventions such as peer support designed to optimize mental health outcomes of family caregiversRose, Professor LKings College LondonApplied Technologies in Clinical Care 484,380
Volatile organic compound sensing in healthcare using optical interrogation of metal-organic frameworksYang, Professor SUniversity of Manchester, TheChemistry 427,982
Volatile organic compound sensing in healthcare using optical interrogation of metal-organic frameworksKorposh, Professor SUniversity of NottinghamFaculty of Engineering 671,743
Volatile organic compound sensing in healthcare using optical interrogation of metal-organic frameworksTurner, Professor CBrunel University LondonLife Sciences 167,190
Window into the Mind: Handheld Spectroscopic Eye-safe Device (EyeD) for NeurodiagnosticsGoldberg Oppenheimer, Professor PUniversity of BirminghamChemical Engineering 562,453
Wireless communication with cells towards bioelectronic treatments of the futureRawson, Dr FJUniversity of NottinghamSch of Pharmacy 974,695

Total Number of Grants: 132
Total Value of Grants: £183,132,324

The grant value may include the cost of access to facilities (these funds are not awarded to the grant holding organisation).