NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Leicester
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 researcher, Dr Mervyn Thomas, has been awarded just over £2 million to understand why some children’s eyes do not develop as they should.
Researchers at the University of Leicester are looking for 450 people willing to ditch meat in 2026 as they explore how vegetarian and vegan diets can affect our long‑term health.
More than 250 people attended a community health and research event in Leicester, designed to improve understanding of heart health and raise awareness of opportunities to take part in cardiovascular …
Over the summer, NIHR BRC Leicester’s Professor Sally Singh was invited to officially open an innovative new centre in India that brings together evidence-based rehabilitation, yoga, clinical expertise and global …
A long-standing research collaboration between the University of Leicester and Orion Pharma has been extended for a fifth time, with a new £248,000 investment supporting pioneering work to uncover the …
A Leicester research team pioneering virtual ward care for patients has been recognised as a finalist in the national Royal College of Physicians awards.
The first community co-created toolkit designed to strengthen trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities was showcased at an event hosted by Leicester researchers last week.
Leicester researchers have successfully completed recruitment to a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating a novel, first‑in‑class therapy for COPD‑induced muscle weakness and sarcopenia – an area where no approved pharmacological …
People living with long COVID could benefit from more personalised rehabilitation thanks to new evidence-based guidance co-authored by Leicester researcher Enya Daynes.
A new paper published in Diabetic Medicine highlights how a targeted, multidisciplinary approach can make a real difference for adults living with early-onset type 2 diabetes.
Leicester researchers have strengthened their research communication skills through a dedicated Infographics Training Workshop designed to help them present complex research in clear, engaging and accessible ways.
