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New name and identity for a service dedicated to involving patients and the public in vascular research

The UK Vascular Research PPIE Registry has officially become ‘Community Voices in Vascular Research’, accompanied by the launch of a new logo and visual identity. 

East Midlands celebration highlights the power of research collaboration

Researchers, healthcare professionals, research delivery staff and public contributors from across the region came together in Nottingham to celebrate 20 years of the NIHR in the East Midlands on 8 …

Tozorakimab demonstrated statistically significant and highly clinically meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations trials

Tozorakimab showed clinically meaningful benefits across blood eosinophil thresholds

Leicester’s cardiovascular research hub shines spotlight on life-saving innovations

The latest medical innovations in cardiovascular research have been showcased by the British Heat Foundation Leicester Centre of Research Excellence.

Leicester health specialists receive NIHR prizes for excelling in their fields

A University of Leicester cancer specialist and a University specialist physiotherapist have scooped prestigious national research awards.

Respiratory researcher awarded Asthma + Lung UK Junior Fellowship

Respiratory researcher Dr Hnin Wint Wint Aung has been awarded a prestigious Asthma + Lung UK Respiratory Junior Fellowship and will receive a grant to investigate how defects in airway …

Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice

People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving University of Leicester researchers has found.

Personalised route planning could help walkers and cyclists reduce air pollution exposure, Leicester study finds

A study carried out by researchers at the NIHR BRC Leicester has demonstrated how personalised route planning could help pedestrians and cyclists reduce their exposure to harmful air pollution during …

Could weight loss drug benefit patients living with alcohol addiction, liver disease and obesity?

A four-year £2.7million research project will investigate whether semaglutide could become the first treatment to address these problems together.

Professor Manish Pareek

Leicester-led research reveals long COVID’s lasting impact on healthcare workers

Major research has found that long COVID continues to affect a substantial proportion of healthcare workers, with serious consequences for their health, work and home lives, and NHS workforce overall.

FIT-HF community showcase celebrates success and explores the future of integrated heart failure care

More than 140 patients, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations came together in Leicester to celebrate the impact of the FIT-HF programme.

Original ‘Garden of Lungs’ sculpture celebrates respiratory research

Two hand-blown glass lungs, each containing a miniature garden, now welcome patients taking part in respiratory research at Glenfield Hospital. The sculpture standing as a lasting symbol of hope, resilience …

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