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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Leicester

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Life-changing research is happening in Leicester

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Since 2006, NIHR has transformed the UK’s health and care research landscape, improving the care that matters most, strengthening our health system, and boosting the nation’s economy.

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36,317

Participants

744

Projects

1,950

Publications

2022-25

Activity Period

NIHR is the health and social care research arm of the nation.

Funded by the public, for the public, we target cutting-edge research where it can make the biggest difference to people’s health and happiness.

On any day, our research could discover a new vaccine that saves thousands of lives and brings billions into our economy. It could make a revolutionary new treatment available and affordable for everyone. Or help people get their independence back.

Together, we drive life-changing research for the health and wealth of the nation.

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About the NIHR BRC Leicester

About us

A £26.1 million award from National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)* enables pioneering research into medical advancements to continue apace in Leicester through the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) are collaborations between NHS organisations and universities. They bring together academics and clinicians to translate scientific discoveries into potential new treatments, diagnostics and technologies.

Led by our Director, Professor Melanie Davies MBE, our research here in Leicester focuses on six themes.
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Our Research

Cardiovascular

Data Innovation for Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions and Ethnic Health

Environment

Personalised Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Lifestyle

Respiratory and Infection

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Leicester health specialists receive NIHR prizes for excelling in their fields

Respiratory researcher awarded Asthma + Lung UK Junior Fellowship

Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice

Personalised route planning could help walkers and cyclists reduce air pollution exposure, Leicester study finds

Could weight loss drug benefit patients living with alcohol addiction, liver disease and obesity?

Professor Manish Pareek

Leicester-led research reveals long COVID’s lasting impact on healthcare workers

The NIHR Leicester BRC is part of the NIHR and hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in partnership with the University of Leicester,  Loughborough University and the University Hospitals of the Northamptonshire NHS Group.

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NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Research & Innovation
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester, LE5 4PW

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