Research Overview

Research themes in Child Life and Health

Research focusing on early life environmental, genetic and hormonal effects on childhood disorders.

The study of gastrointestinal disease and how doctors and families can improve normal health and the health of children with chronic illness.

The study of the medical conditions affecting newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn.

The study of childhood and adolescent neurological conditions including epilepsy, brain trauma and learning difficulties.

Research focused on cancer in children and young people.

The study of respiratory conditions in children including allergy, asthma, inflammation, infection and cystic fibrosis.