Our research

Longitudinal modelling and disease trajectory — inflammation, exposure and risk over time.

Longitude follows inflammation across time. Repeated stool and blood measurements reveal patterns that a single result cannot show. Our published work describes these patterns and their relationship with later outcomes. Current research asks how disease history, cumulative inflammatory burden and dynamic risk models could support earlier recognition of change and more personalised care.

Proactive intelligence and observability — the algorithmic layer behind SENTINEL.

Vantage asks how well an IBD service can understand the changing needs of its whole population. It studies which signals are available, where information is missing and how teams could prioritise follow-up. The aim is to identify needs earlier, respect patients’ preferences and make better use of clinical attention through the developing SENTINEL platform.

Diet, microbiome, ageing, comorbidity, women's health and quality of life across the disease.

Continuum studies the whole person across the course of IBD: diet, the microbiome, other health conditions, ageing and quality of life. Published cohort research provides evidence about flares and health beyond the bowel. Current work asks how these factors interact, which burdens may be modifiable and how care can better reflect what matters to patients.

Patient partnership, navigation, education and community — the public voice of Edinburgh IBD.

Cairn connects research with the people it is intended to help. Patient events, accessible explanations and opportunities for involvement create space for questions and lived experience. As we develop proactive monitoring and SENTINEL, the programme asks what patients find useful, acceptable and trustworthy, and how their priorities should shape research and future care.