Projects (59)

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance pharmacovigilance and side-effect reporting of new drugs Oct 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2027
The proposed PhD research will be conducted as part of the esteemed UK EPSRC funded COG-MHEAR research program, which aims to revolutionize the field of hearing assistive technology through the development of personalized multimodal solutions. This r... Read More about Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance pharmacovigilance and side-effect reporting of new drugs.

A Window into Synaesthetic Perception: Investigating Grapheme-Colour Synaesthesia with Visual Adaptation Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
This research project investigates synaesthesia, a fascinating perceptual phenomenon that involves the blending of different sensory experiences. Specifically, our focus lies on grapheme-colour synaesthesia, where specific letters and/or numbers elic... Read More about A Window into Synaesthetic Perception: Investigating Grapheme-Colour Synaesthesia with Visual Adaptation.

Investigating New Types of Engagement, Response and Contact Technologies in Policing Sep 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2024
INTERACT (Investigating New Types of Engagement, Response and Contact Technologies in Policing) is a wide-ranging study of the use of technology in interactions between the police and public. It explores recent shifts towards technologically-mediated... Read More about Investigating New Types of Engagement, Response and Contact Technologies in Policing.

A Culture of Psychosis: A psychosocial case study approach to contemporary 'ordinary psychosis' Oct 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2025
The proposed research project aims to investigate this changing set of clinical issues – which might be tentatively grouped within the category of 'ordinary psychosis' – via the development of a specialized methodology: a psychosocial case study appr... Read More about A Culture of Psychosis: A psychosocial case study approach to contemporary 'ordinary psychosis'.

Crime and Criminal Justice as Social Determinants of Health in Scotland. Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029
We want to help improve the health of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities by examining how the justice system impacts on health (negatively and positively). Researchers working to understand health inequalities and those studying crime and just... Read More about Crime and Criminal Justice as Social Determinants of Health in Scotland..

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a peer-delivered, relational, harm reduction intervention to improve mental health, quality of life, and related outcomes, for people experiencing homelessness and substance use problems: The ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial. Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
This study (award: £2,497,467.37) is funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment, and is being delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, the University... Read More about Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a peer-delivered, relational, harm reduction intervention to improve mental health, quality of life, and related outcomes, for people experiencing homelessness and substance use problems: The ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial..

Mental health and substance use care pathways and outcomes for people released from prison Jun 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Lay summary: It is important that people released from prison get help for mental health and substance use. This will protect their health and help them live life away from crime. People released from prison in Scotland are more likely to die from su... Read More about Mental health and substance use care pathways and outcomes for people released from prison.

A detailed exploration of crossmodal associations with odour May 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2024
Odours play a critical role in everyday experiences including eating behaviour, relationships, and mental health. A loss of the sense of smell can therefore have devastating effects on one’s life. The goal of this project is to begin investigating th... Read More about A detailed exploration of crossmodal associations with odour.

Effects of multimodal prehabilitation on patients with colorectal cancer Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024
Exercise adherence in cancer patients is influenced by demographic, clinical, psychological, physical and environmental factors (Kampshoff et al., 2014). A multimodal personalised approach incorporating nutritional support, motivational interviewing... Read More about Effects of multimodal prehabilitation on patients with colorectal cancer.

British Council - TNE Exploratory Grant - with ACU Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Co-development of a Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science - a first step to a long-term educational partnership between Edinburgh Napier University (UK) and Ahram Canadian University (Egypt)

Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision Jul 25, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022
While cycling is currently undergoing a period of growth, safety concerns - primarily relating to coexistence with motorised vehicles - remains a significant barrier to participation amongst potential cyclists.

The aim of this project is to deve... Read More about Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision.

A Qualitative exploration of Scottish-Pakistanis experiences of policing. Oct 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2024
In providing an understanding of the experiences of Scottish Pakistanis, findings will be of significant benefit to policy makers and practitioners, and will assist policing organisations in Scotland to improve their engagement with minorities. This... Read More about A Qualitative exploration of Scottish-Pakistanis experiences of policing..

Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease May 12, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Nrf2 activators show pre-clinical promise in the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but exert clinical toxicity. Nrf2 regulates hundreds of anti-oxidant response element (ARE)-containing genes, but th... Read More about Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease.

Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease. Feb 14, 2022 - Nov 13, 2023
Lactoferrin (LF) is a glycoprotein which is widely contained in many secretory fluids, mainly milk but also saliva, tears, and nasal secretions. Many scientific reports supported an application of this glycoprotein in the prophylaxis and treatment of... Read More about Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease..

Scottish Borders – European Capital of MTB Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 1, 2025
Evaluation and project support for the ‘Creating a European Capital of Mountain Biking – Scottish Borders’

UK Trails project Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025

Algumer Enzyme Protection Dec 2, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025
Solid detergents, such as laundry sheets represent an excellent way to reduce water, waste, storage and transport costs, and packaging. However the manufacturing process of the sheet involves exposure to elevated temperatures to remove the water. Thi... Read More about Algumer Enzyme Protection.

Developing an adoptive regulatory T cell therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2024
The immune system contains a balance of cells that turn responses ‘on’ and those that turn it ‘off’. When this balance breaks down, inappropriate immune responses can attack healthy tissues causing autoimmune disease, such as rheuma... Read More about Developing an adoptive regulatory T cell therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework Mar 1, 2025 - Feb 29, 2028
Background
It is well known that parents play an important role in the process of athlete development, often acting as critical stakeholders in facilitating the success or derailment of an athlete. However, this process is typically left to chance a... Read More about Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework.

Sustainable wild seaweed Jan 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Investigating the options for the use of seaweed as an alternative source for nanocellulose production for the medical industry.