Leicester health specialists receive NIHR prizes for excelling in their fields
A University of Leicester cancer specialist and a University specialist physiotherapist have scooped prestigious national research awards.
Respiratory researcher awarded Asthma + Lung UK Junior Fellowship
Respiratory researcher Dr Hnin Wint Wint Aung has been awarded a prestigious Asthma + Lung UK Respiratory Junior Fellowship and will receive a grant to investigate how defects in airway …
Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice
People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving University of Leicester researchers has found.
Personalised route planning could help walkers and cyclists reduce air pollution exposure, Leicester study finds
A study carried out by researchers at the NIHR BRC Leicester has demonstrated how personalised route planning could help pedestrians and cyclists reduce their exposure to harmful air pollution during …
Could weight loss drug benefit patients living with alcohol addiction, liver disease and obesity?
A four-year £2.7million research project will investigate whether semaglutide could become the first treatment to address these problems together.
Leicester-led research reveals long COVID’s lasting impact on healthcare workers
Major research has found that long COVID continues to affect a substantial proportion of healthcare workers, with serious consequences for their health, work and home lives, and NHS workforce overall.
FIT-HF community showcase celebrates success and explores the future of integrated heart failure care
More than 140 patients, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations came together in Leicester to celebrate the impact of the FIT-HF programme.
Original ‘Garden of Lungs’ sculpture celebrates respiratory research
Two hand-blown glass lungs, each containing a miniature garden, now welcome patients taking part in respiratory research at Glenfield Hospital. The sculpture standing as a lasting symbol of hope, resilience …
Well done to our Cardiovascular theme on recruiting a first UK participant
Leicester has proudly recruited the first UK participant on the EASTHigh study, which is investigating whether early rhythm-control treatment with catheter ablation can improve outcomes for people with atrial fibrillation …
Leicester PhD students gain hands-on experience of research funding
Three PhD students supported by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leicester took part in the 2026 NIHR Doctoral Training Camp, gaining practical experience of developing competitive research funding applications.
I put cancer symptoms down to my wedding dress digging in. Now I’m on a trial to help prevent bowel cancer.
A Leicestershire woman who nursed her mum through cancer while going through treatment herself is taking part in a clinical trial to help prevent bowel cancer in those most at …
University of Leicester researcher awarded £2m to tackle childhood sight loss
University researcher, Dr Mervyn Thomas, has been awarded just over £2 million to understand why some children’s eyes do not develop as they should.