NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility

25/03/2026

13/03/2026

Half of all vaccines don't reach those who need them, due to cold chain failures.

UKHSA scientists are supporting trials of a room‑temperature tetanus and diphtheria vaccine – a potential breakthrough for global immunisation.

Read more on our blog: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/13/could-fridge-free-vaccines-transform-global-immunisation/

25/02/2026

Did you know that children who use high numbers of blue reliever inhalers are more likely to have severe asthma attacks?

A UK-first study taking place across Hampshire, Dorset and Thames Valley is seeing if an extra check-up can help prevent this.

Atlanta and her daughter Amelia have shared their experience at our clinical research facility. They say it’s made a big difference.

“Now, thanks to the advice and support we’ve received by taking part, Amelia doesn’t use her blue inhaler anymore,” says Atlanta. “Instead, she takes her powdered combination inhaler three times a day, and that keeps her symptoms under control.”

Read more: https://southamptoncrf.nihr.ac.uk/post/dangerous-overuse-of-children-s-asthma-inhalers-targeted-in-uk-first-study

25/02/2026

18/02/2026

University Hospital Southampton are inviting pregnant women/birthing people to participate in the BEATRIX study evaluating a Group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaccine in pregnancy.

GBS is a common type of bacteria carried by 1 in 5 pregnant women/birthing people. GBS can cause complications during pregnancy and serious illness in babies. This maternal vaccine study could help protect babies around the world from GBS.

This study is enrolling healthy, pregnant women/birthing people who are expecting a single healthy baby.

If you join the study, you will receive 1 dose of the study vaccine or a placebo when you are between 24 and 36 weeks pregnancy. A placebo looks like the study vaccine but has no active ingredients.

If you decide to take part:
🔹 Your health and the health of your baby will be closely monitored during the study
🔹 Study visits will occur throughout pregnancy and up to one year after delivery
🔹 Some of these visits may occur by phone or at your home
🔹 There is no cost to be in this study and you will be compensated for your time and travel

To find out more, please contact the Reproductive Health Research Team on 02381206856 or email reprohealthresearcht@uhs.nhs.uk.

08/01/2026

31/12/2025

19/12/2025

✨ Bringing joy to young research participants this Christmas 🎄

We’re collecting presents for babies, children and teenagers taking part in studies at our NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility.

🎁 Could you help? Take a look at the gift list here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/3MCRWJ3M0SGML

12/12/2025

05/12/2025

🎄 Day 3 of 🎄

As we reach Day 3 of our 12 Days of UHS, we recognise how volunteers at UHS are helping create fairer, more accurate research and better healthcare for everyone.

This year we were proud to join the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource.

Black communities are often underrepresented in health research, limiting our understanding of conditions like sickle cell, diabetes, and mental health.

The IBHO BioResource, part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research, is changing this by inviting people of Black ethnic backgrounds to join vital studies.

Whether you have a health condition or not, you can make a difference at our NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. Join over 5,000 volunteers shaping the future of inclusive medicine.

Learn more and sign up today to help improve health outcomes for Black communities across the UK.
https://www.bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/centres-programmes/improving-black-health-outcomes-ibho-bioresource/