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First patient begins trial investigating new treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Metastatic Disease to the Lung

Leicester researchers have started treatment with the first patient to the UK’s Phase 2 of a clinical trial into a treatment for mesothelioma, a lung condition which kills around six people …

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Researchers given warm welcome at church health event

Thank you to the congregation of Green Pastures Church Health Sunday for welcoming researchers, including Dr Ruw Abeyratne (Director for Health Equality and Inclusion at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust,  Dr …

BRC researchers awarded £14 million to expand research into the prevention and management of chronic disease through physical activity

More than £14 million has been awarded to the University of Leicester, which forms part of the NIHR Leicester BRC. to expand its research into the prevention and management of …

Liquid biopsy research wins best presentation

A study that tested a new approach to analysing circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in patients with breast cancer, with the aim of guiding treatment decisions was the winning presentation at …

New study shows link between health-related quality of life reduction and increased risk from heart failure  

A new study carried out by researchers from the Leicester BRC has suggested there is strong link between a reduction in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and increased rates of …

Please join us on 26 October for the first Leicester and Leicestershire Cancer Patient and Public Involvement event

We are delighted to invite you to the Leicester and Leicestershire Cancer Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group event on Thursday 26 October from 5pm-7pm. We want to hear your views!  This …

Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’, giving a major clue as to one …

Disturbed sleep may partially explain Long COVID breathlessness, find researchers

A major UK study co-led by researchers from the NIHR Leicester BRC, has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver …

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Leicester researchers contribute to House of Lords Report

Research into the significant impact of noise pollution on public health carried out by academics at the National Institute for Heath and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) …

BRC Celebrates NHS 75 at Public Event

On 5th July members of the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre paid a visit to ASDA Abbey Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The National Health Service with shoppers.

Significant weight loss and blood sugar control seen in patients with type 2 diabetes following new medication combination 

An international team, including the Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), that studied the combined effects of semaglutide with cagrilintide …

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 …

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