Michelle Snapton

if it's 'secret' and involves cocktails or great BBQ, I'm in!

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Presented at #ADA26 —

Elecoglipron, an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist in adults with obesity or overweight (VISTA): a multicentre, phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Read more: https://t.co/iyIeRbo8qM #ADASciSessions

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

NEWS 🚨 |A global study investigating the safety and effectiveness of a new tablet form of weight loss medication has found it resulted in meaningful weight loss.

The global lead for the trial, Professor of Diabetes Medicine @uniofleicester @profmjdavies presented the findings at the @AmDiabetesAssn (ADA) annual conference on 8 June, when the study was also published in @TheLancet (below).

Professor Davies, Director of the #NIHRBRCLeicester concluded: “Our findings suggest that elecoglipron, taken as a tablet, has the potential to become a viable alternative weight loss medication for patients.”

Read the full story:
https://t.co/r7q5gen6HB
@LDC_tweets

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

“The NIHR is the principal route by which the government invests in direct health research to improve the health of the lives of people in the UK and more recently, the lives of the people internationally."

@CMO_England's tenure was defined by one of the most challenging periods in modern public health. Leading NIHR during the COVID-19 pandemic, he oversaw a research system that rapidly mobilised to deliver urgent, high-quality studies at pace and scale.

Watch his full interview here ⬇️ #NIHR20
https://t.co/v66tEcAofP

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

These game-changing results are from one of the 1000s of trials we support. The drug almost doubled survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, giving them more time with loved ones.
Learn more ⬇️ or visit https://t.co/r5nk78o4ps to see the 5k+ studies you could join.

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

🎈 At the #NIHRBRCLeicester, we’re celebrating 20 years of @NIHRresearch by highlighting how our research has driven real change in patient care.

We’re kicking things off with respiratory research - an area where Leicester has led the way.

From pioneering new approaches to managing #asthma and #COPD, to improving diagnosis and personalised treatments, our research has helped transform care and improve patients’ lives locally, nationally, and globally.

We couldn’t have done this without the patients who have chosen to give their time to take part in our studies. Thank you. 🙏

For more information about how to be part of research, visit: https://t.co/PqQOt3q4Zk

#NIHR20 #ResearchTransformingLives #RespiratoryResearch

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

A special community event is coming this summer!

Join us at the PPI Summer Festival on Saturday, 20 June as we celebrate the patients, public contributors, families and communities helping shape research in Leicester.

Expect great food, live music, children’s activities and the chance to meet the researchers making a difference across our city.

Family and friends are welcome.
Register here: https://t.co/IZQb2TEa7E

#NIHRBRCLeicester #PublicInvolvement #LeicesterResearch

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

👏 This year @LinzyWolloff is celebrating her 20 year career as a research physiotherapist @leichospital within the #NIHRBRCLeicester – alongside 20 years of the NIHR.

“The NIHR has been key in enabling my clinical academic journey, from early funding opportunities to leadership development and mentoring. Most importantly, it’s allowed me to deliver research that improves patient care.”

Read Linzy’s story where she shares how the NIHR has helped her make 20 years of impact: https://t.co/1HPnm0xaJd

#NIHR20 #AHPResearch #ClinicalAcademic @NIHR

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

Today is the #InternationalDayofDance, and we’re celebrating how movement can bring people together and support better health.

At the #NIHRBRCLeicester's Dance and Health sessions, women from underrepresented communities can come together to dance (often Bollywood style) and then take part in relaxed health research discussions with a researcher.

Participants have built friendships, grown in confidence, and are now helping shape research that reflects their experiences. As Rebecca Pritchard, who initiated the sessions, said: “By integrating culturally popular arts with science, we can create a more inclusive and engaging platform for public involvement in health research.”

Find out more about our work: https://t.co/2FKbzsYHQa
#InternationalDanceDay #PublicInvolvement

[Jo Bell @Quirkie_Turtle]

@qikipedia saw a rerun of series V, episode 8, Viral and sandi had a phage plushie. We're doing health research into phage therapy and one of our researchers crocheted a phage. Meet phileas. What do you think?! @LeicResearch @MarthaClokie

[University of Leicester @uniofleicester]

News | New blood test to detect endometrial (womb) cancer

👉 https://t.co/8YlVcGWtoj

A pioneering new blood test to detect endometrial cancer removes the need for patients to undergo physical examinations.

#CitizensOfChange | @DrEstherMoss1 @LeicResearch @LeicesterBRC

[University of Leicester @uniofleicester]

Proud to see our President & VC, Sir @NCanagarajah, shortlisted for Man of the Year, and Prof @KamleshKhunti for Outstanding Achievement in Medicine at the GG2 Leadership Awards.

Good luck to both!

#CitizensOfChange #Leadership #GG2

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

NEWS | We are proud to announce that Professor Gerry McCann has been awarded the distinguished title of @TheBHF Professor of Cardiology, supported by a five‑year award. 🌟

This landmark appointment recognises Professor McCann’s exceptional contributions to cardiovascular science and marks a significant investment in Leicester’s reputation as a world‑leading centre for heart research.

Read the full story:
https://t.co/BLATHU6sjs
@uniofleicester @leichospitals

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

The NIHR has published an intention to fund notice for NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs). The intention is to launch a new, open competition for early phase translational research infrastructure later this year.

Eligible NHS organisations in England may submit one application for funding over five years from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2033.

Learn more about the important dates and an upcoming webinar about the new BRC scheme on our website https://t.co/K57hxaUkac

[Imelda Black @ImeldaBlack14]

@LeicsVascular @a_saratzis @RebeccaMiddle16 @SianBaldock

https://t.co/x94cw0Ipte 🌐
[email protected] 📩

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Today marks not only the start of 2026, but also our 20th anniversary year - marking 2 transformative decades of life-changing NIHR research 🎉

Throughout this year, we'll be celebrating our enormous impact across health and care, showcasing how our work:
👨🏾‍👩🏼‍👧🏻‍👦🏿 changes lives
💎 improves quality of care
⚡ powers pioneering new treatments
🏥 helps make the NHS more efficient and effective for everyone

And we're not stopping here. Building on 20 years of progress, we're determined to have the greatest impact we can by continuing to tackle the biggest health and care challenges of our time.

Watch this space throughout 2026 to hear more about our highlights from the last 20 years and how we'll continue to drive life-changing research for the health and wealth of the nation.

#NIHR20

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

As the year draws to a close, Professor @LucyChappell2, NIHR CEO and @DHSCgovuk Chief Scientific Adviser, reflects on the importance of bolstering science and research in the UK and forging strong collaboration and links across the 4 nations.

Read the latest blog ⬇️
https://t.co/nWKQzBaoOY

@NHSResearchScot @ResearchWales @HSC_NI

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

Fantastic to hear about Leicester's involvement in this recent parliamentary roundtable, where Professor Manish Pareek from the #NIHRLeicesterBRC and Professor Woolf summarised the evidence from their ongoing work on the I-CARE research project. @UKREACHStudy

[I-REACCH @I_REACCH]

Do you want your lived experiences reflected in the I-REACCH–funded Neurodiversity Training package?
If you are a neurodivergent student, researcher, or research support staff member, you are invited to share your insights via a short survey via https://t.co/65SYbexW8f

[I-REACCH @I_REACCH]

👀Will you be the first to explore our new CIRCLE toolkit?

📷 We can’t wait to share CIRCLE (𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺), the toolkit for creating empathic research environments.

[Michelle Snapton @MichelleSnape]

I’m sure this will be a valuable and insightful session from a dedicated and successful team! Be sure not to miss it! @LeicResearch

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

Next week we're hosting our 9th PPI in Action webinar, focusing on the benefits of public engagement in surgical research.

💬 Hear from speakers: Professor Thanos Saratzis, Imelda Black, Dr Sian Baldock & Professor Matt Bown.

📅 6th November | 10.30am

https://t.co/ZlblsTy6TX