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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 …

Connecting with the community at Haymarket Shopping Centre

Leicester community members recently joined public event for open conversation about their research experiences, health priorities and everyday health concerns.

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 …

Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening …

£5.5 million research unit to investigate chemical health impacts in everyday life

A new £5.5 million research unit to investigate the health impacts of chemicals, air pollutants and noise that we are exposed to in our daily lives is to be established …

Leicester research making a big noise wins national award

Research estimating the impact of transport noise on the health of the nation by a team including NIHR Leicester BRC scientists has received a national award in what is often …

Night-time noise linked to restless nights for airport neighbours

Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers has shown.

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Leicester researcher in UK-USA project exploring climate change and health

The NIHR Leicester BRC is excited to announce that Dr Samuel Cai, a researcher in our Environment theme is participating in a UK-USA joint project exploring the intersection of climate …

BRC celebrates its inspirational women on IWD 2024 

On Friday 8 March the NIHR Leicester BRC joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women.  Dr …

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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) …

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Respiratory researcher awarded Asthma + Lung UK Junior Fellowship

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The NIHR Leicester BRC is part of the NIHR and hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in partnership with the University of Leicester,  Loughborough University and the University Hospitals of the Northamptonshire NHS Group.

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