Research areas

Learn more about our research and areas of expertise.

We carry out basic, applied, and clinical research and aim to advance knowledge on three inter-connected areas:

skin function: the mechanisms of skin barrier, thermoregulatory, and sensory function
skin health: the mechanisms of skin integrity in disease models such as pressure ulcers, incontinence associated dermatitis and multiple sclerosis
skin technology and comfort: the interactions of skin versus medical devices, clothing and products

Projects are funded through industry collaboration, national and international funding bodies, and charities. BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 multidisciplinary team uses methods spanning human testing, physical and computational models. Research areas include:

aetiology of skin and soft tissue damage from mechanical and thermal interactions
human thermoregulation and sensory function in health and disease
medical device innovation from healthcare to consumer products
wearable technologies to promote health and well-being across the life course

Professor Peter Worsley: Inaugural Lecture

Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Amputees: research at the interface between engineering and health

Professor Pete Worsley from the School of Health Sciences presented a lecture to highlight their research, real-world impact and future research directions.