One of the more meaningful reflections from 2025 came from a participant involved in our research here @Leic_hospital “I have learnt far more during this research than in the years that I have been diabetic.” It’s a reminder of the value of involving people directly in studies

Over the summer, 113 patients who had taken part in vital cardiovascular ♥️ research studies at the #NIHRLeicesterBRC were invited for afternoon tea at the Secret Garden at @Leic_hospital . The participants were thanked for their participation, and heard the latest on the

We're excited to share that Dr Olubukola Ayodele, Consultant Medical Oncologist at @Leic_hospital has received a £166,965 award from leading charity @BreastCancerNow. This funding will be used to investigate how different groups of people experience secondary breast cancer

Our #NIHRLeicesterBRC Public Involvement team brought together researchers, patients and the public at 113 sessions in 2025 - shaping future research through lived experience. Through community projects like Dance & Health, coffee mornings and physical activity sessions, we

This year, the #NIHRLeicesterBRC delivered 13 Research Inclusion Training sessions at the @uniofleicester of @lborouniversity and @Leic_hospital sites. 245 research colleagues took part - strengthening their understanding of inclusivity, and ensuring all of our future studies

During World AIDS Day 2025, we reflected on Leicester’s remarkable role in HIV and AIDS awareness and research. In 1987, a group of around 40 volunteers set up the Leicester AIDS Support Service (LASS) to help people living with HIV and AIDS in Leicester and the wider region. In

Throughout December we’ll be celebrating the impact of #NIHRLeicesterBRC research and public involvement activity over the last 12 months. We start with the work of our Cancer theme, who recently welcomed its 200th participant onto the @coloprevent trial - which is exploring how

Congratulations to the Director of Training & Capability at the #NIHRLeicsterBRC, Professor Sally Singh on winning the @BTSrespiratory President's Award!🏅A huge achievement. Congratulations from us all.

NEWS 🚨| A major study investigating the diagnosis and outcomes of more than 400,000 people with #heartfailure over the past 20 years has found that diagnostic investigations in primary care were below guideline standards. 🫀 @TheBHF funded study, carried out by

A European consortium of researchers has developed a new decision making framework for health professionals which they hope will transform the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (#COPD). Dr Neil Greening from @Leic_hospital & @uniofleicester together

Wonderful to read the words of Tanatswa Muzembe who shares her experience on a @NIHRresearch Undergraduate Research Internship here at the #NIHRLeicesterBRC @Leic_hospital She said: "Though I am only at the beginning of my journey, I know this experience has been a major

Have you been affected by #Tuberculosis (#TB?) Do you know someone who has? Share your views on #NIHRLeicester TB research and how it affects your community - in a safe, confidential and supportive place. 🗓️ Wednesday 10th December ⏲️ 5.30 - 7pm ☕️Free refreshments Please sign

On 19 November, the #NIHRLeicesterBRC hosted a live creative art workshop @Leic_hospital as part of the #WorldCOPDDay Big Baton Pass. Patients, clinician and researchers connected in person and online to explore how art can express the lived experience of breathlessness. Thank

Our Respiratory researchers are marking #WorldCOPDDay at the #NIHRLeicesterBRC by taking part in the global COPD #BigBatonPass with a patient art workshop at Glenfield Hospital. Here’s what’s happening today: 🟣Short talks on breathlessness and current PhD research 🟣A guided

🌱This morning brought colleagues together for a 'Research Project Lifecycle Training' session - designed to help professional staff understand how a research idea grows from concept to delivery across the #NIHRLeicesterBRC. 💡The session offered helpful clarity for those who

This #WorldDiabetesDay researchers in Leicester are inviting people to take part in a new study testing a digital programme designed for young adults diagnosed with #type2diabetes between the ages of 18 & 45. Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed at younger ages, known as

🌏 This #WorldDiabetesDay check out this short video and infographic detailing how all of our activity over a 24 hour period can have an important impact on our health. 🚶‍♀️🏋️🛌🧘‍♀️😓 By simply reducing the amount of time we spend sitting and taking regular activity breaks during

Good to hear the thoughts of Dr Samuel Cai from the Environment theme of the #NIHRLeicesterBRC in this short video on Youtube. 🟢 Dr Cai tells us how climate change impacts our health from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease to mental health illness and the burden to our

We're very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new @LinkedIn newsletter. Whether you're a clinician, academic, partner organisation, patient or member of the public, our newsletter provides you with a research round-up designed to offer information, innovation and