From curiosity to research: My journey through the NIHR Undergraduate Research Internship
How two months in research transformed my understanding of healthcare and shaped my future as a nurse– Tanatswa M. Muzembe
Dr Kayesha Coley’s journey in Science Research
As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we shine a spotlight on Dr Kayesha Coley, a Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology at the NIHR Leicester …
New protocol will drive a shared roadmap towards more reliable and cost-effective use of antibodies in biomedical research
A blog by Dr Harvinder Virk – NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, MRC New Investigator (Early Career Researcher).
My Kidneys & Me – A blog post by Dr Courtney Lighfoot
Being able to look after and manage your own health (also called self-management) is important for people with long-term conditions, like chronic kidney disease (CKD), to reduce the impact that …
My journey into public involvement for statistical methodology research
A blog by Professor Laura Gray, Co-Lead for the NIHR Leicester BRC’s Data Innovation for Multiple Long-Term Health Conditions and Ethnic Health theme. Last year I applied for an NIHR …
BRC type 2 diabetes study features on BBC One
“I didn’t know that it would feel this way to be part of research. It has been life changing.” These are the words of RESET for Remission trial participant …
Does exercise affect how our brains respond to food cues?
A single bout of exercise increased reactivity to food cues in parts of the brain associated with attention, anticipation of reward and episodic memory, according to a study carried out by …
Talk on the co-creation of type 2 diabetes self-management programme to tackle health inequalities warmly received in Leicester
A healthy eating and physical activity programme created with, and for, people of African and Caribbean heritage living with type 2 diabetes, was the subject of an inspiring talk for …
Atrial fibrillation and stroke in endurance athletes explored in new BRC study
Endurance sport enthusiasts over 40 years of age who develop the heart condition atrial fibrillation may be at an increased risk of developing stroke.
Professor Louise Goff joins NIHR Leicester BRC
We are delighted to announce that Professor Louise Goff has joined the NIHR Leicester BRC. Louise is an academic dietitian specialising in the role of diet and lifestyle in the …
Advanced Fellowship award for Dr Hannah Young
Congratulations to NIHR Leicester BRC Research Physiotherapist Dr Hannah Young, who has been awarded an NIHR Advanced Fellowship. The experienced research physiotherapist talks about her work, the Fellowship process, and …
Managing chronic kidney disease with MyKidneys&Me
Being diagnosed with a long-term condition can be a very anxious time for many people. There are always lots of questions and concerns around how best to manage the condition. …