Health Protection Research Unit

Support for UKHSA mpox studies

Findings from: provision of methodological support for UKHSA mpox studies

Jul 27, 2026

Understanding sexual partnerships among men who have sex with men

Findings from: characterising sexual partners and partnerships among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in the UK

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Jul 27, 2026

How can we use a technique called whole genome sequencing to help people who are diagnosed with gonorrhoea?

Findings from: feasibility, acceptability and ethics of using near real-time whole genome sequencing (WGS) to guide clinical decision-making

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Jul 27, 2026

Collecting regular samples and behavioural data from men who have sex with men to investigate sexually transmitted gut bugs – is this acceptable and feasible?

Findings from STEIM: acceptability and feasibility of longitudinal sample collection to better understand the epidemiology of enteric infections in MSM

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Jul 27, 2026

Theme D: Future pandemics and outbreaks

Theme C: Delivering efficient, sustainable and equitable services

Theme B: Impact of novel strategies

Theme A: Understanding uptake and outcomes of interventions

RiiSH

2020 - 2025: Understanding risk and risk reduction for STIs and BBVs

2020 - 2025: Reducing the burden of undiagnosed STIs and BBVs

2020 - 2025: Improving the care and management of people with STIs and BBVs

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Sexually transmitted infections

General

People with comorbidities

People with experience of incarceration

People who inject drugs

People experiencing homelessness

People living in coastal communities

Heterosexual

General

Ethnic minority groups

Young people

GBMSM

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Research themes

Pathogens

Populations

Support for UKHSA mpox studies

Understanding sexual partnerships among men who have sex with men

How can we use a technique called whole genome sequencing to help people who are diagnosed with gonorrhoea?

Collecting regular samples and behavioural data from men who have sex with men to investigate sexually transmitted gut bugs – is this acceptable and feasible?

Stay up-to-date on our latest research

Plain language summaries

Research themes

Pathogens

Populations

Support for UKHSA mpox studies

Understanding sexual partnerships among men who have sex with men

How can we use a technique called whole genome sequencing to help people who are diagnosed with gonorrhoea?

Collecting regular samples and behavioural data from men who have sex with men to investigate sexually transmitted gut bugs – is this acceptable and feasible?

Stay up-to-date on our latest research

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