We are part of the clinical academic and research facility at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London.
You can learn more about our active research projects below.
This is a cross-sectional and cohort study investigating the burden and determinants of silicosis and tuberculosis among a group of Tanzanite gemstone miners.
We are undertaking a cohort study of firefighters from the London Fire Brigade to look at the medium and long term risks associated with firefighting, with a particular emphasis on cardiorespiratory health and cancer. The cohort includes both firefighters who did, and did not attend the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. Recruitment began in late 2019 and finished in 2023.
Analysis of a subgroup of blood results looking at cancer biomarkers has now been published (Feary et al, 2025).
Analysis of lung function results is expected to be complete by 31/12/2025.
ADVANCE (ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE) is a 20-year study investigating the long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes of UK battlefield casualties from Iraq or Afghanistan (2003-2014). The study also supports these injured men during and after their transition into civilian life.
The study is mainly based at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.
ADVANCE receives financial support from Help for Heroes, the MOD and HM Treasury (via the LIBOR Fund).
Susie Schofield is the ADVANCE study statistician. Johanna Feary leads and supports the respiratory research within the study.
Further details can be found on the ADVANCE study website.
