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Research at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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Research to develop and test new treatments, devices and care pathways for our patients at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Home of the #NIHRLeicesterBRC and #NIHRLeicesterCRF.
Professor of Translational Cancer Genetics, Jacqui Shaw, opens an incredible line-up of speakers from around the world at today’s #NIHRLeicesterBRC Respiratory Genomics Conference. 🧬 Follow @respgen25.bsky.social on Blueseky and use #RespGen25 for updates throughout the 2-day conference.
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This evening’s Excellence Awards are the grand finale to a summer of #NIHRLeicesterBRCHalfTime celebrations. Not long to go until we welcome, and celebrate the nominees, finalists and winners from across 8 categories! If you're a guest this evening please use the #NIHRLeicesterBRCHalfTime!
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A recent interactive pop-up museum telling the story of how research carried out in #Leicester is transforming respiratory health attracted hundreds of visitors last week. The
@breathespeakout.bsky.social event brought to life the city’s global contributions to respiratory virus research.
August 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We loved welcoming visitors and special guests to the first day of the #NIHRLeicesterCRF @breathespeakout.bsky.social event today. We're open again tomorrow for a day packed with hands-on exhibits, science you can touch, and conversations that matter. 🕑10am–3pm, 🗓️Friday 1 August
🦊King Power Stadium
July 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📣 This summer, the #NIHRLeicesterBRC and its partner are offering fully funded, flexible NIHR #research #internships for #undergraduate students in nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or social care. Find out more and apply now: ➡️ leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/vac...
June 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Can you help #NIHRLeicesterBRC researchers understand the impact of hot summer days on our health? They're looking for people aged over 45 in #Leicestershire to take part. This would involve having a small monitor in your home & answering a few questions.
: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/hot-summer-e...
May 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, but it's also one of the most preventable. At the #NIHRLeicesterBRC, researchers are exploring new ways to stop bowel cancer before it starts. Learn more about
@cancerresearchuk.org Coloprevent Trial coloprevent.co.uk
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
April 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Every participant who takes part in research studies at the #NIHRLeicesterBRC is asked for their feedback, so we can learn from their experiences. ⤵️ If you're asked to complete the Participant in Research Experience Survey, please do so. For more on our work, please visit: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM