Projects (91)

An oral history of health psychology Mar 1, 2016 - Oct 28, 2018

A human Glutathione Peroxidase 4 3 untranslated region knock-in mouse model to study susceptibility to colon cancer in obesity Apr 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2021
Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising steadily and in parallel with increasing prevalence of obesity in Scotland. Recent data indicate that the highest incidence rates are in the North East. The increasing prevalence of obes... Read More about A human Glutathione Peroxidase 4 3 untranslated region knock-in mouse model to study susceptibility to colon cancer in obesity.

Protective effects of cannabidiol in doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019

Exploring the relationship between age-related zinc deficiency and obesity and the extent of myocardial damage following acute myocardial infarction Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 1, 2021
Zinc (Zn 2+) is a metal found in trace amounts in the body and plays an essential role in maintaining the healthy functioning of most organs, including the heart. The body does not store zinc in large quantities and so replenishment of Zn 2+ through... Read More about Exploring the relationship between age-related zinc deficiency and obesity and the extent of myocardial damage following acute myocardial infarction.

Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice. Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Falls are a major public health issue, affecting many people. Falls are more common in older people and with the ageing population, falls will become an increasing problem. Falls in the hospital setting can cause distress, injury and even death. It i... Read More about Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice..

Hand Motion Analysis & Surgical Evaluation & Training Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Technical performance in surgery has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, not least due to several highly publicized cases where it has been suggested that poor outcomes were the result of inadequate technical skill. As part of the drive to... Read More about Hand Motion Analysis & Surgical Evaluation & Training.

The in vitro effect of natural products and anti-cancer agents: targeting the efflux transporter ABCG2 Jul 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019
Medicinal use of natural products, such as, extracts from plants have existed for many years particularly in China and are now widely available around the world. Several different types of cancer including breast cancer are becoming insensitive and r... Read More about The in vitro effect of natural products and anti-cancer agents: targeting the efflux transporter ABCG2.

sFRPs as a novel modulator of diastolic heart failure Oct 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2021
Following a heart attack, or because of persistently high blood pressure the heart is damaged and has to work harder to circulate blood around the body. This condition is known as heart failure. In the UK alone, 500,000 people have heart failure re... Read More about sFRPs as a novel modulator of diastolic heart failure.

Health & wellbeing of the Scottish farming population Feb 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
This is a systematic review of the published international literature on the effectiveness of interventions to address mental health and chronic occupational diseases in the farming population. Previous systematic literature reviews have been conduct... Read More about Health & wellbeing of the Scottish farming population.

Development of Fast Field MRI as a novel method to monitor liver regeneration in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Mar 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019

Silver Saplings: An initial review and evaluation of intended positive intervention change and wellbeing effects Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
Diverse wellbeing interventions and initiatives can have manifold positive impacts on individuals perceptions of wellbeing, however structured evaluations are required in order to capture and assess meaningful change. This initial project phase plans... Read More about Silver Saplings: An initial review and evaluation of intended positive intervention change and wellbeing effects.

The experience and impact of remote service provision during COVID-19 to inform sustainable high-quality Allied Health Professions (AHP) service delivery models in NHS Grampian Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Allied Health Professionals provide vital diagnostic, rehabilitative and preventive interventions to the population. AHPs in NHS Grampian embraced new ways of working in response to COVID-19, which included the rapid deployment of remote AHP service... Read More about The experience and impact of remote service provision during COVID-19 to inform sustainable high-quality Allied Health Professions (AHP) service delivery models in NHS Grampian.

MRI compatible optical imaging system Jul 15, 2017 - Mar 15, 2018

Improving Access to Service Charities for Female Veterans Apr 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023
There has been research carried out to discover the barriers to veterans accessing specific specialist services, however, these studies have comprised mainly male participants. It has become apparent recently that there are gender differences involve... Read More about Improving Access to Service Charities for Female Veterans.

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This project will develop an innovative technology solution for better communication between end-users and digital health intervention apps by identifying, extending, and testing suitable conversational AI algorithms to deliver digital behaviour chan... Read More about Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults.

Artificial Intelligence Conversational Intervention for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults Feb 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
This project will address two of the GetAMoveOn research challenges:
1. Designing a tailored intervention system that is able to monitor physical activity levels of older adults from sensor data and provide a conversational intervention to enhance a... Read More about Artificial Intelligence Conversational Intervention for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults.

Investigating value as perceived and experienced by service users (2) Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Community Pharmacy Scotland has commissioned Robert Gordon University and the University of Strathclyde to research the value of community pharmacy in Scotland as perceived and experienced by service users. The two universities will collaborate throu... Read More about Investigating value as perceived and experienced by service users (2).

Eating well for cancer survivors: a short course for promoting behaviour change (feasibility study) Nov 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Cancer survivors should aim to be a healthy weight and physically active; eat a diet rich in wholegrains, vegetables, fruits and beans; and limit consumption of fast foods, red and processed meat, sugar sweetened drinks and alcohol. Whilst cancer sur... Read More about Eating well for cancer survivors: a short course for promoting behaviour change (feasibility study).

Protective effects of cannabidiol in combined chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity Jul 8, 2019 - Sep 1, 2019
Doxorubicin, an anthracycline, is one of the most effective and commonly used drugs for the treatment of cancer. This anthracycline is used both alone and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents such as taxanes e.g. paclitaxel. Despite its... Read More about Protective effects of cannabidiol in combined chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity.

Qualitative investigation of the perspectives and experiences women and families living on low income in Aberdeen City associated with the introduction of the Financial Inclusion Pathway in 2019/2020 Feb 3, 2020 - Nov 13, 2020
Children and families living in poverty experience significantly poorer child health, developmental and educational outcomes. Such child health inequalities arise through a combination of low household income and the stress experienced by those paren... Read More about Qualitative investigation of the perspectives and experiences women and families living on low income in Aberdeen City associated with the introduction of the Financial Inclusion Pathway in 2019/2020.