Can we reduce the mental health impact of war?
This week, we meet Samantha Holmes from York Law School & the Centre for Applied Human Rights.
Sam shares her work with the Beyond Compliance Consortium, investigating how to minimize civilian suffering and protect mental well-being during conflict.
We're taking a break for Easter this week, and as it is The National Autistic Society's #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we're re-visiting one of our favourite episodes from last year, featuring the ASSSIST 2 study!
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Approximately 1 in 5 children aged 8–16 face dental anxiety severe enough to stop them from seeing a dentist. 🦷
This week, Prof. Zoe Marshman & Vicky Exley join The Research Room to discuss the CALM Trial: Can guided self-help CBT support help children overcome their fears?
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How does research move beyond the lab to actually change lives? 🧬
This week in The Research Room, we’re demystifying "Research Impact." Linda Ko Ferrigno & Jenny Spear join us to break down what it means and how we turn data into real-world change.
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🎙️New in The Research Room: The YorQuit study! 🎙️
This week we’re chatting with Prof. Rachael Murray and Rebecca Thorley about the Yorkshire Cancer Research funded study aiming to improve lung health across Yorkshire.
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#Yorkshire #CancerResearch #Health
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Should patients stop their biologics before surgery? We’re joined by Prof. Kulveer Mankia and Dr. Sam Brady from the PERISCOPE trial, a study aimed at solving this common clinical dilemma for those with inflammatory joint disease.
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Thumb arthritis affects 1 in 5 people over 40, yet treatment is a postcode lottery.
We chat to Emma Reay & Nick Johnson about the SCOOTT Trial, comparing 2 types of surgery vs conservative care to find the best path to pain relief.
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🚨NEW EPISODE! 🚨
We’re kicking off 2026 with York Trials Unit Directors, Prof. Catherine Hewitt & Dr. Jude Watson. We discuss the importance of trials, what a trials unit does and why a donkey might be our new mascot.
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#TheResearchRoom #ClinicalTrials
🎅 Christmas Special! 🎄
The tables have turned! Guest host Emma Standley takes the mic to put us in the hot seat.
We reveal the story behind the pod, revisit 2025 highlights, and brave Emma’s Christmas Questions. Plus, a sneak peek at our 2026 plans!
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🌟 New episode out now! 🌟
This week we're revisiting the #BioDrive AFS Study to hear from Patient Advisory Group members Kate and Mary to hear how lived experience has helped shape the study.
Learn how Patient and Public Involvement shapes the future of healthcare and how you can get involved!
We have officially passed 2,000 downloads!
Thank you to our listeners for tuning in, our guests for sharing their expertise and the entire community dedicated to driving impactful #research in the UK.
Find out more at www.theresearchroompodcast.com and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
📢 New Podcast Episode! 📢
It's a surgical trials 2-for-1! Fi Rose & Gareth Roberts discuss two pivotal UK trials: RAPSODI (Reverse vs Anatomical Shoulder Replacement for Osteoarthritis) & DIDACT (Surgery vs Sling for a Broken Collarbone).
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🌟 The Patient is Part of the Team 🌟
That's the powerful message we heard from Professor Joseph Dias, Chief Investigator of the #DISC Trial, who perfectly sums up the spirit of patient-centered research.
Discover the full story of the DISC trial now!
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It's World Antimicrobial Resistance Week 🌍
#AMRWeek highlights the fight against superbugs 🦠. We were lucky enough to learn how the #BioDrive trial is working to reduce drug resistance for #leukemia patients. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Does bad sleep fuel anxiety? Should schools ban smartphones?
We tackle the complex science of sleep, screens, and stress with @emmacsullivan.bsky.social from @yorkpsychology.bsky.social.
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#research #psychology #sleep #smartphoneban #science
🎙️ Introducing The Research Room Podcast! 🎙️
Go behind the scenes of groundbreaking clinical trials at the University of York. We’re sitting down with researchers to discuss how they are shaping the future of health from mental health support to surgery.
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