Research at Leicester's Hospitals

Research to develop and test new treatments, devices and care pathways for our patients @Leic_hospital. Home of #NIHRLeicesterBRC and #NIHRLeicesterCRF.

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

The #NIHRBRCLeicester's Director of Inclusion, Dr Natalie Darko has contributed to a @uniofleicester Institute of Policy report, which details key recommendations following the #Ockenden Report & Amos Rapid Review.

Policy recommendations from @darko_nat set out how black maternal healthcare outcomes can be improved and disparities in care can be addressed.

You can read the full briefing here:

https://t.co/XJavX6nQop

Key Policy Recommendations are:

• Establish a national target to eliminate disparities in Black maternal health outcomes.

• Implement a comprehensive evaluation and impact assessment framework for maternal health equity initiatives and interventions.

• Integrate the voices of Black mothers into healthcare policy and practice improvements.

Read more from the Institute here: https://t.co/5BPnkaZWTB

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

@NIHRresearch @Amanadadaley09 Congratulations @Amanadadaley09 from everyone at the #NIHRBRCLeicester.😀👏

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

Congratulations @Amanadadaley09 from everyone at the #NIHRBRCLeicester.😀👏

For more information on the Lifestyle theme, which Professor Daley is part of, visit our website:
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.https://t.co/50g4SMoQn3

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

We're delighted to welcome Professor @Amanadadaley09 as the new Chair of the NIHR Research Professorships Funding Committee.

Amanda brings extensive expertise in public health research, with a particular focus on behavioural medicine, physical activity, weight management, and women's health at @lborouniversity . As the principal investigator on several major clinical trials, she has helped shape research that improves health outcomes for people across the UK.

As Chair, Amanda will support the NIHR Academy in continuing to strengthen the Research Professorships Programme, ensuring the scheme attracts and supports an even broader range of talented health and care researchers.

NIHR Research Professors lead world-class research that improves lives, strengthens health and care services, and contributes to the health and wealth of the nation.

Find out more about the Research Professorships Programme: https://t.co/2EZ56YaCFO

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

#NIHRBRCLeicester researchers are taking part in an Infographics Training Workshop today at @uniofleicester, developing new skills to communicate research in ways that are clear, engaging and accessible.

Led by Laura Evans-Hill from @NiftyFoxCreativ the hands-on workshop explores how to transform complex research into impactful visual stories using free design tools.

#NIHRBRCLeicester #ResearchCommunication #Infographics #CapacityDevelopment

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

@ProfKarenBrown @McsorleyStephen @UKGastroDr @BSandywell What a fantastic achievement. Huge thanks to everyone who has chosen to be part of the study from everyone at the #NIHRBRCleicester.🙏

[Karen Brown @ProfKarenBrown]

Fantastic achievent to reach the 250th patient in the #Coloprevent main trial. Congratulations to @McsorleyStephen and the team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and thank you to all sites everywhere for your continued support and great work! @UKGastroDr @BSandywell

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

In a ground-breaking study, published recently in the journal @NatImmunol a #NIHRBRCLeicester and @TheCrick collaboration used bronchoscopy to collect fluid from the lower airways of people living in the same household as someone with #TB.

A study of this type has never previously been undertaken in the UK and is the largest study ever performed using bronchoscopy to sample the airways of people that are TB contacts.

More than 200 bronchoscopy samples were collected from participants at different time points and at different stages of infection, and then analysed using a variety of methods to build a detailed picture of which immune cells were present and what those cells were doing.

The study found a ‘balanced’ immune response in the lungs is key to protection from developing TB. 🫁

Read the full story: https://t.co/55NypDGcY8
@uniofleicester
@LeicesterCTU

[COLO-PREVENT Trial @coloprevent]

It has been a wonderful week at #BSGLIVE26! The #coloprevent team would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand — your support means so much to us😊 @UKGastroDr @ProfKarenBrown @LeicesterCTU

[PERFORM Trial @PerformTrial]

The PERFORM trial held a really engaging and successful dissemination day earlier this week. Gwen Barwell from @LeicesterCTU presented on the PERFORM experience at one of our top recruiting trial sites. We will be posting more updates and highlights from the day shortly!

[Aerobiology at Leicester @UoL_Aerobiology]

Grass & nettle #pollen levels were very high yesterday (24Jun) in #Leicester. Grass levels rose from midnight peaking at 6pm. Levels started to drop at 10pm and were moderate overnight, rising again this morning. #Hayfever sufferers should take precautions.
@UoLCEHS @LeicResearch

[COLO-PREVENT Trial @coloprevent]

We’re so close to 250 participants in the #coloprevent Main Trial! Huge thanks to all our incredible sites 🙌
Now… who will be the one to randomise the 250th? @UKGastroDr @ProfKarenBrown @LeicesterCTU

[University of Leicester @uniofleicester]

📅 8 July 2026 | 🕕 5.30–6.30pm
📍 Sir Bob Burgess Building LT2

Join Professor Rachael Evans for her inaugural lecture, Catching Breath, exploring how research and innovation are improving care for people living with chronic breathlessness and Long Covid. https://t.co/qEoGZjAPY7

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

As we mark 20 years of life-changing research, we are delighted to open applications for Cohort 20 of the NIHR Senior Investigator award.

Join a community of influential researchers helping to shape the future of health and care research and inspire the next generation.

Apply now for Cohort 20 👉 https://t.co/AMIlGbV6Wq
Register for our webinar to learn more about the scheme https://t.co/m3Pf04Fl3Q

[NIHR ARC East Midlands @ARC_EM]

⏰ Applications for our fully funded PhD studentship at @MedicineUoN close this week on 28 June 2026.

Focused on ageing and resilience in later life.
🗓 Interviews: 17 July 2026

Don't miss out 👇
https://t.co/uPdtRwKmSl

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the PPI #SummerFestival 2026!

The day brought together public contributors, researchers, families and communities to celebrate the impact of public involvement in Leicester research.

A highlight of the day was a joyful performance from our Dance and Health community group, whose invitation to join in saw researchers, contributors and visitors dancing together.

A huge thank you to all our contributors for the time, insight and lived experience you continue to bring to our research.

#NIHR20 #NIHRBRCLeicester #PublicInvolvement #ResearchTogether
@crdc_ln @SAHealthAction

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

The latest HEAL-D Community Newsletter is now available.

Supported by Professor Louise Goff and #NIHRBRCLeicester lifestyle theme, HEAL-D is helping to shape culturally tailored diabetes support for African and Caribbean communities.

The newsletter highlights recent community events, participant experiences and the vital role public contributors continue to play in shaping this research.

Read the newsletter below:

#HEALD #Type2Diabetes #PublicInvolvement
@LDC_tweets

[Aerobiology at Leicester @UoL_Aerobiology]

Grass & nettle #pollen levels became very high over the weekend (20-21Jun) in #Leicester. Levels reached high around 3pm on 20th and remained until 11pm on 21st with little respite. #Hayfever sufferers should take precautions.
@UoLCEHS @LeicResearch @UoLPressOffice

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

🎈 So wonderful to see so many colleagues celebrating #Red4Research today - especially in the Respiratory and Infection theme of the #NIHRBRCLeicester here @Leic_hospital ! 🎈

Please join us as we celebrate and thank all those undertaking, supporting and participating in research here in Leicester.

#NIHRBRCLeicester #NIHR20
@NIHRresearch
@crdc_ln
@LDC_tweets