Bradford Institute for Health Research
@bihr.bsky.social
The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) is one of the leading centres for clinical and applied health research in the UK. Our people-powered research has built a City of Research that fosters innovation and cutting-edge science.
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📣Don't miss the 3rd webinar in our series: An Introduction to IPDMA Methods, presented by Professor Richard Riley (Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Birmingham)
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Zoom
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Zoom
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97
January 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
📣Don't miss the 3rd webinar in our series: An Introduction to IPDMA Methods, presented by Professor Richard Riley (Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Birmingham)
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Zoom
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Zoom
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97
“When people hear ‘eating disorder’, many picture a middle‑class white woman with anorexia — a media stereotype that’s far from reality,” says
Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy.
NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy.
NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
Research for Real Life | Disordered Eating: Myths, Facts & Lived Experience
YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research
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January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
“When people hear ‘eating disorder’, many picture a middle‑class white woman with anorexia — a media stereotype that’s far from reality,” says
Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy.
NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy.
NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
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How do we ensure research truly reflects community needs? 🤝
Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”.
Secure your place below ⬇️
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Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”.
Secure your place below ⬇️
www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
How do we ensure research truly reflects community needs? 🤝
Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”.
Secure your place below ⬇️
www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”.
Secure your place below ⬇️
www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
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We’re live at the CRDC PPIE Network Group launch in Bradford!
A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven.
Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities.
#PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR
A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven.
Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities.
#PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR
January 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We’re live at the CRDC PPIE Network Group launch in Bradford!
A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven.
Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities.
#PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR
A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven.
Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities.
#PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR
Did you spot @mrvinbradford.bsky.social in Bradford city centre yesterday?? 🚐✨ @bibresearch.bsky.social was out chatting with 18-year-olds and recruiting them to our BiB Online Hub. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you spot @mrvinbradford.bsky.social in Bradford city centre yesterday?? 🚐✨ @bibresearch.bsky.social was out chatting with 18-year-olds and recruiting them to our BiB Online Hub. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
📢 We’re hiring!
Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare.
📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz
Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare.
📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz
December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
📢 We’re hiring!
Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare.
📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz
Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare.
📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz
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We’re excited to begin our Away Day and welcome all our guests — including clinicians, policy makers, NHS senior leaders, and researchers.
Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.
Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We’re excited to begin our Away Day and welcome all our guests — including clinicians, policy makers, NHS senior leaders, and researchers.
Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.
Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.
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🌟 New Lunch & Learn: How do we give every child the best start?
Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future.
📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p
Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future.
📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p
December 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🌟 New Lunch & Learn: How do we give every child the best start?
Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future.
📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p
Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future.
📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p
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Join Our Webinar hosted by the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber
Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions"
📅9th December 2025
⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions"
📅9th December 2025
⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Join Our Webinar hosted by the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber
Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions"
📅9th December 2025
⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions"
📅9th December 2025
⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
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We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social
Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!
@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!
@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social
Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!
@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!
@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
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🚨 1 in 3 UK children aren't school ready — with a 10% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged regions.
New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:
Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:
Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 1 in 3 UK children aren't school ready — with a 10% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged regions.
New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:
Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:
Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
When @mrvinbradford.bsky.social met Monty! Today, we welcomed Gav and Tom along with MRVin's distant relative, Monty, who visited us from Newcastle GP Services.
Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When @mrvinbradford.bsky.social met Monty! Today, we welcomed Gav and Tom along with MRVin's distant relative, Monty, who visited us from Newcastle GP Services.
Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
@bibresearch.bsky.social is looking for Community Research Assistant to join their team and take on a key role in the BiBBS ACHIEVE study! 🌟
📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@bibresearch.bsky.social is looking for Community Research Assistant to join their team and take on a key role in the BiBBS ACHIEVE study! 🌟
📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
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Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
Research for real life | Hidden Dangers at Home: all you need to know about Indoor Air Pollution
YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research
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October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqt...
Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
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🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)
Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty
📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty
📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)
Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty
📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty
📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Genomic sequencing at birth helped a baby in Sheffield get early treatment for a rare eye cancer. Incredible impact. 💙
We are proud to be part of this national trial.
More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...
#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
We are proud to be part of this national trial.
More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...
#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
Baby with rare eye cancer diagnosed and receiving lifechanging treatment earlier after genomic sequencing at birth - Bradford Institute for Health Research
A boy born with a rare form of eye cancer, usually diagnosed in very young children, is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving
bradfordresearch.nhs.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Genomic sequencing at birth helped a baby in Sheffield get early treatment for a rare eye cancer. Incredible impact. 💙
We are proud to be part of this national trial.
More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...
#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
We are proud to be part of this national trial.
More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...
#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
We had the privilege of hosting two AIM steering group members at BIHR! They interviewed our Research Fellow Alice Cunningham about disordered eating and eating disorders.
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We had the privilege of hosting two AIM steering group members at BIHR! They interviewed our Research Fellow Alice Cunningham about disordered eating and eating disorders.
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
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Want to influence health research in Yorkshire and Humber? 🌟
Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!
We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.
Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!
We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.
Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Want to influence health research in Yorkshire and Humber? 🌟
Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!
We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.
Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!
We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.
Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
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📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00:
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📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
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📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00:
t.co/gWd6fgLNmY
📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
t.co/gWd6fgLNmY
📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). One of them, @arc-yharc.bsky.social, is hosted at @bthft.bsky.social
Find out more 👇
Find out more 👇
🎊 Major Investment Secured: We're incredibly proud that
@bthft.bsky.social
will host the
@arc-yharc.bsky.social
We'll be leading high-quality applied research from April 2026 to tackle pressing challenges and support the #NHS10YearPlan across our region. 🚀
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yhcj8dh3
@bthft.bsky.social
will host the
@arc-yharc.bsky.social
We'll be leading high-quality applied research from April 2026 to tackle pressing challenges and support the #NHS10YearPlan across our region. 🚀
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yhcj8dh3
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). One of them, @arc-yharc.bsky.social, is hosted at @bthft.bsky.social
Find out more 👇
Find out more 👇
🎉 Big news from @bibresearch.bsky.social!
We’re celebrating Prof Josie Dickerson & Prof Rosie McEachan, who’ve both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Uni of York.
bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
@profkepickett.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
We’re celebrating Prof Josie Dickerson & Prof Rosie McEachan, who’ve both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Uni of York.
bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
@profkepickett.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
Celebrating Excellence in Research: Josie Dickerson and Rosie McEachan Honoured with Visiting Professorships - Bradford Institute for Health Research
We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders from the Born in Bradford (BiB) research programme—Professor Josie Dickerson and Professor Rosie McEachan—who
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October 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🎉 Big news from @bibresearch.bsky.social!
We’re celebrating Prof Josie Dickerson & Prof Rosie McEachan, who’ve both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Uni of York.
bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
@profkepickett.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
We’re celebrating Prof Josie Dickerson & Prof Rosie McEachan, who’ve both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Uni of York.
bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
@profkepickett.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
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A big thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Primary Care Research Evening at @bihr.bsky.social!
We had inspiring talks, great food, & brilliant conversations about how research can change lives in primary care. Special thanks to our speakers and organisers — you made it happen!
We had inspiring talks, great food, & brilliant conversations about how research can change lives in primary care. Special thanks to our speakers and organisers — you made it happen!
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A big thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Primary Care Research Evening at @bihr.bsky.social!
We had inspiring talks, great food, & brilliant conversations about how research can change lives in primary care. Special thanks to our speakers and organisers — you made it happen!
We had inspiring talks, great food, & brilliant conversations about how research can change lives in primary care. Special thanks to our speakers and organisers — you made it happen!
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Louis Miller shares exciting updates on PRISM – new ways for patients to take part in research through primary care. #PrimaryCareInnovation #NIHR #BradfordCRDC
October 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Louis Miller shares exciting updates on PRISM – new ways for patients to take part in research through primary care. #PrimaryCareInnovation #NIHR #BradfordCRDC
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William, a research participant at NIHR Bradford & West Yorkshire CRDC, shares why he takes part:
“To help us learn for future generations.”
Grateful to all who contribute to research and progress.
#NIHR #ResearchMatters #FutureOfHealth
“To help us learn for future generations.”
Grateful to all who contribute to research and progress.
#NIHR #ResearchMatters #FutureOfHealth
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
William, a research participant at NIHR Bradford & West Yorkshire CRDC, shares why he takes part:
“To help us learn for future generations.”
Grateful to all who contribute to research and progress.
#NIHR #ResearchMatters #FutureOfHealth
“To help us learn for future generations.”
Grateful to all who contribute to research and progress.
#NIHR #ResearchMatters #FutureOfHealth
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Nearly there!! We're excited to welcome you all today. Hear from our Director, Prof Dinesh Saralaya about tonight's #PrimaryCareResearch event, 6pm-8.30pm at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.
@nihr.bsky.social @bthft.bsky.social @cityofresearch.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social @bthft.bsky.social @cityofresearch.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Nearly there!! We're excited to welcome you all today. Hear from our Director, Prof Dinesh Saralaya about tonight's #PrimaryCareResearch event, 6pm-8.30pm at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.
@nihr.bsky.social @bthft.bsky.social @cityofresearch.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social @bthft.bsky.social @cityofresearch.bsky.social