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.
I put cancer symptoms down to my wedding dress digging in. Now I’m on a trial to help prevent bowel cancer.
A Leicestershire woman who nursed her mum through cancer while going through treatment herself is taking part in a clinical trial to help prevent bowel cancer in those most at …
Finding the right target: Personalising treatment for an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer
A new clinical trial, led by researchers in Leicester, is investigating a new personalised treatment for patients with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, potentially giving them more time …
New blood test to detect endometrial (womb) cancer
A pioneering new blood test to detect endometrial cancer has been developed by Gynaecological cancer experts at the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
New AI tool helps doctors treat cancer patients after heart attack
University researchers have pioneered a new tool to determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients using Artificial Intelligence.
Age at prediabetes diagnosis a key factor for risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, study indicates
Academics from the University of Leicester have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any …
Black and Mixed Black women needed for breast, ovarian and uterine cancer study
Our researchers are looking for Black and mixed Black women to take part in a study looking at their awareness of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer.
Leicester experts uncover secrets of healthy ageing from the world’s oldest person
Scientists have studied the genetics and lifestyle factors that enabled María Branyas, officially the oldest person in the world until she died last year, to reach 117 years old.
Campaign raises awareness of cancer symptoms women should look out for
A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of womb cancer and increase earlier diagnosis among Black and ethnic minority women is showing signs of success.
Blood test shows promise for detecting and treating womb cancer
This week, we welcomed some of our research participants to join us as part of a study results presentation. Led by Dr Esther Moss, the study focused on finding out …
Leicester’s Research Excellence Celebrated at Awards Evening
Leicester scientists and healthcare workers who have made a significant impact on patient care through their research efforts were celebrated an awards evening at the Grand Hotel on 4 September …
Half-Time celebrations continue across themes: highlights from Sandpit, Sports day and more
As part of the NIHR Leicester BRC Half-Time celebrations, colleagues have been coming together across a series of events that shine a light on our research, our people, and the …