Dr Boyle works in a specialist Clinical Research Facility for studies of Children and Young People, with a focus on the development of new ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating inflammatory conditions which affect young people. His research focuses on the primary prevention of allergic diseases, and the need for more robust regulation of the formula industry.
Dr Boyle's clinical trial work has explored several different approaches to preventing allergic diseases. Current studies are focussed on the possibility that eczema or food allergy could be prevented by improving infant skin care during the first months of life. He is leading food allergy assessment in the UK BEEP trial, updating an individual participant data meta-analysis of infant skin care studies for preventing allergic outcomes and co-leading a feasibility study of a new approach to baby skincare for preventing eczema - studies which are all funded by the UK National Institute for Health Research.