PhD studentships 2023
Apply now for our 2023 PhD studentships! We have 32 postgraduate projects available across our cancer, cardiovascular, infection and respiratory, lifestyle, environment and data themes.
Biggest leap in identified lung health genes paves way for personalised risk score
Over 500 new genes have been linked to lung function for the first time, allowing scientists to better understand lung disease.
Leicester celebrates research success into rare heart condition
Clinicians, researchers, patients, and leaders from Leicester’s Hospitals attended an event tocelebrate and reflect on progress made in the understanding and treatment of SCAD, and Leicester’svital role in the care …
Study reveals extent of residual lung damage after COVID-19 hospitalisation
In a new study published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers, including those from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, sought …
COVID-19 admission inspires local graduate to help shape research
In 2020 Rhyan was 22 and had just graduated from university, excited to start his career.
Chief Scientific Adviser visits Leicester
Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, along with Chief Scientific Officers from across government departments, visited the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research …
Wearable device study shows the heart health benefits of more intense physical activity
Increasing physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but new research published today in the European Heart Journal shows that there is a greater reduction in cardiovascular disease …
New multimillion investment in Leicester to help turn research discoveries into treatments for patients
Pioneering research into medical advancements in Leicester has received a welcome boost today, as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces £26 million over the next five …
£8.8 million to speed up gene discoveries for lung conditions
New project aims to speed up process of finding treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and pulmonary fibrosis Scientists at the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and …
All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a day
Researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – …
Rising Stars
The NIHR Leicester BRC is devoted to developing leadership that is focused on ensuring constant commitment to all the elements that contribute to a nurturing culture that is mindful of …