IMS-MRL Clinical Research Studies

Use this site to find out about clinical studies at the Institute of Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Laboratories (IMS-MRL) which are open to recruitment, and opportunities for our patients and the public to get involved with our research.

The IMS-MRL and the embedded MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit, bring together outstanding scientific and clinical researchers to form an international centre of excellence for research into metabolism and metabolic disease. We pride ourselves in being a vibrant and inclusive community working towards a common goal of improving the lives of those living with obesity and related conditions and ultimately striving to prevent these major health challenges of the 21st century.

Find out about the Research studies taking place within the Institute or go directly to study

Find out about the Research studies taking place within the Institute or go directly to study

Gut Hormones

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

testing

Patient and Public Involvement

Find out about how we share our findings with the public and get involved with events and studies we have coming up

Clinical Research Studies

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TASCC Study

TASCC Study

This study is looking for healthy volunteers and participants living with cancer to help understand the perception of taste and smell in Cancer Cachexia. Find out more             Find More Search.... Recent Posts

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Volunteers Advancing Medicine Panel

Volunteers Advancing Medicine Panel

The VAMP Panel is a recallable panel of healthy volunteers (aged 18 years and over) and was established to set up a quality-controlled supply of human biological samples to researchers undertaking basic science experiments. Joining the VAMP Panel means you are willing...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Dr Maria Chondronikola is conducting a research study to understand the link between the timing of eating habits on metabolic health after pregnancy. Find out more             Find More Search.... Recent Posts

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