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Dr Pranab Haldar

Reflecting on the importance of research this World TB day

“Here in Leicester we’re committed to improving our understanding of TB through scientific research,” said Dr Pranabashis Haldar, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Leicester and …

Long Covid researchers reflect on the PHOSP-COVID study 5 years on, ahead of Long Covid Awareness Day

A study team from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been reflecting on their world leading research into Long Covid ahead of International Long Covid Awareness Day on …

Tailored exercise sessions benefit (post-hospitalised) long-COVID patients, study finds

Exercise-based rehabilitation has been found to improve the short-term exercise capacity of 181 people with post-COVID syndrome (who had been hospitalised with COVID).

Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening …

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).

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Photographs of Leicester patients form part of London exhibition

A new photography exhibition revealing the scale of preventable amputations in the UK and the impact on both patients and the NHS, features patients in Leicester who have undergone amputations …

Study finds ethnicity, mental health and age predict NHS workers’ plans to quit

Around 43 per cent of NHS workers who took part in a recent study have considered leaving their role or taking early retirement. The national study, published today in Lancet …

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Leicester researchers chosen for national team development award

Scientists from the NIHR Leicester BRC have begun working with researchers from around the UK after being invited to join the first ever NIHR Team Science Camp.

Dipesh Patel’s journey from TB patient to research advocate

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of Health and social inequality. Not only does it disproportionately affect people from vulnerable and minority ethnic groups, but it remains one of the most …

Use of AI and machine learning in radiation treatment for cancer is subject of new book for practitioners

The importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in radiation treatment of cancer is the subject of a new book co-edited by Associate Professor in Breast Surgery and Honorary …

BRC Celebrates Healthcare Science Week with new podcast series

Tune into a brand new podcast series from the NIHR Leicester BRC, launched this Healthcare Science Week.

Celebrating career progression in the BRC

Congratulations to three of our Assistant Clinical Research Practitioners within the Cardiovascular theme, Jane Plume, Vanessa Hollings and George Hudson, who are all working towards their NIHR CRP accreditation and been …

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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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