NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Leicester
A study of more than 700 people has shown that those with long Covid have distinct differences in the mix of bacteria that live in their mouths and lungs, according …
Millions of pounds could be saved and research quality improved under a new action plan to tackle unreliable antibodies in studies of human and animal biology.
New research published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas in October 2026 shows that in people who have developed early onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D) (aged under 45 years), around …
A dynamic partnership between NIHR Biomedical Research Centres Moorfields and Leicester, has delivered three published papers including a landmark genetic study that shone new light on how the eye develops …
A study by an international group of researchers finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are not linked to pregnancy complications in most women with diabetes.
A study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances has found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners …
Congratulations to the University of Leicester’s Professor Sally Singh, who has been recognised with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Lifetime Achievement Award in Allied Respiratory Professionals.
On 4 September 2026, members of the BRC’s Lifestyle theme at Lougborough University hosted the UK’s first ever Driver Health Day, attracting over 120 attendees.
One of the UK’s largest studies of NHS workforce retention is being extended to examine how recent changes to postgraduate medical training may influence experiences and retention intentions of healthcare …
Leicester is part of an exciting research team investigating how recurrrent UTIs can be treated using phage therapy and improved gut health.
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.
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 …
