Research at Leicester's Hospitals

13/11/2025

Good to hear the thoughts of Dr Samuel Cai from the Environment theme of the 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 healthcare.

Take a minute or 2 to watch this today ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Is6APBU5E

Dr Samuel Cai from the University of Leicester tells us how climate change impacts our health from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease to mental heal...

12/11/2025

We're very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new LinkedIn newsletter. A monthly publication, the newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest research news, celebrations, opportunities and events from across Leicester's Hospitals.

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 inspiration on a regular basis.

Scan the QR code or visit the link below to read this month's newsletter, and remember to subscribe to future editions so that you can stay connected to Research at Leicester's Hospitals!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/research-leicesters-hospitals-november-2025-leicestersresearch-mtype

10/11/2025

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sree Thayalasekaran, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Leicester's Hospitals, and Professor Azhar Zafar, Senior Partner at Danes Camp Medical Centre, as Deputy Clinical Directors for the NIHR Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC).

Working alongside Clinical Director, Professor Melanie Davies, they will help drive collaboration across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire to deliver high-quality, inclusive commercial clinical research.

🔗Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-deputy-clinical-directors-appointed-drive-6sl5e

06/11/2025

NEWS 🎧 | In the latest edition of the fabulous BBC , Professor of Microbiology, Martha Clokie
talks to Professor Hannah Fry and Dara O Briain about the virome: from prehistoric placental proteins to ultra-precise disease fighting phages.

Listen to their lively discussion about whether viruses truly are the villains of the microscopic world or whether they just need a better PR team. Find it on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

Martha is part of the Respiratory and Infection theme.

University of Leicester

03/11/2025

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Danni and Yasmin (pictured below with our Senior Research Nurse Manager, Sophie Devine) from East Leicester Medical Practice, one of our partner sites, to learn more about how we deliver commercial research.

It was a great opportunity to share insights, exchange experiences, and strengthen collaboration across our network as we continue to grow commercial research opportunities across the region.

31/10/2025

Every participant who takes part in here in is invited to complete a survey to tell us about their experience.

These are the words of a recent participant who took part in a study at the

You can find out more about about the BRC on our website
👉https://leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk
Leicester's Hospitals

30/10/2025

🌱 Help shape new research on plant-based diets!

Join a 1-hour online focus group to help design an upcoming study exploring the effects of and .

We’re looking for people who:
• Are aged 18–50
• Currently eat meat
• Live with overweight or obesity
• Are interested in switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet

🗓 Thursday 6th November, 10–11am (online)
💷 Reimbursement provided
📩 Email llom1@leicester.ac.uk to express an interest in taking part

Visit https://leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/upcoming-public-involvement-opportunities/ for more details.

Your ideas will help us design the study - from its name and logo to how it will be delivered!

27/10/2025

Supporting the next generation of research practitioners!

Recently, our Research Business Manager, Gail Melvin teamed up with Lucy Dudgeon, Clinical Research Manager at one of our CRDC partner sites, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, to deliver the NIHR Next Steps in Delivering Clinical Research course.

Staff from both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital took part in the two-day programme, which helps to build confidence and capability in delivering commercial research.

The course covered a wide range of topics, from learning from research history and participant advocacy, to study setup, recruitment, safety, and monitoring.

Gail said:

“Staff were very engaged in their learning, and the session on feasibility was particularly well received. It was satisfying to receive such positive feedback. We look forward to supporting participants as they develop into accomplished practitioners working on commercial research studies.”

We’re proud to work together to strengthen our regional research workforce and grow opportunities for commercial research across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

20/10/2025

Our research reach is expanding to ! Pinfold Medical Practice is now part of the new NIHR Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC).

We are excited to expand the number of people who can take part in, and benefit from, research.

The research team at Pinfold Medical Practice already has experience in exploring new treatments for Diabetes, Women’s Health, Dermatology, Teaching Practice, Musculoskeletal Health and Respiratory.

We are proud that by working together we can create new opportunities for you to benefit from research!

Visit our website: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/research/facilities/nihr-commercial-research-delivery-centre-crdc/

15/10/2025

Every participant who takes part in research here in Leicester is invited to complete a survey to tell us about their experience. These are the words of a recent participant who took part in a study at the

Find out more about about the CRF on our website

👉https://leicestercrf.nihr.ac.uk