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 …
Professor Gerry McCann appointed British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiology
The University of Leicester is proud to announce that Professor Gerry McCann has been awarded the distinguished title of British Heart Foundation (BHF) Professor of Cardiology, supported by a five‑year …
Cardiology expert receives top award from city council
Cardiology expert Professor Sir Nilesh Samani has been presented with a City of Leicester Civic Award in honour of his outstanding work.
Pioneering at home heart monitoring device receives further innovation funding
We are proud to congratulate Dr Xin Li from the Cardiovascular theme of the NIHR Leicester BRC on successfully completing the ICURe Explore 2024 programme (£35k) (delivered by SETsquared Partnership) …
Linzy Houchen-Wolloff wins prestigious NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award
We’re thrilled to share that Linzy Houchen-Wolloff, Physiotherapy Research Lead, has been awarded the NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) in recognition of her inspiring vision to transform …
Leicester health researcher recognised with NIHR Senior Investigator Award
Professor Gerry McCann has been awarded a prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator award to advance his healthcare work.
Leicester diabetes researcher’s success honoured at international conference
A professor from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award in recognition of his in-depth research in diabetes.
Leicester Researcher Wins Prize for COVID-19 Research
A researcher from Leicester has been awarded the Graham Bull Prize from the Royal College of Physicians, after he was amongst the first scientists and doctors to highlight the differing …
Professor Sir Nilesh Samani awarded European Society of Cardiology Gold Medal
Sir Nilesh Samani, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leicester, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester, and Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation, has been awarded …
Leicester Professor honoured with prestigious cardiovascular award
Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, Professor of Cardiology at the University and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Glenfield has been awarded the Mackenzie Medal of the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS).
Local doctor and researcher listed in Forbes ‘30 under 30’
An infectious diseases doctor at Leicester’s Hospitals has been listed as one of Forbes’ ‘30 under 30’ in Europe in the field of Science and Healthcare.