Fourth Leeds Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) course
Join us for a two-day course on Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Save the date: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th October
Predicting older people’s frailty helps doctors intervene earlier
GPs can more accurately identify older people’s frailty and intervene earlier as a result of NIHR-funded research.
Robot developed for internal scans and virtual biopsies
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionising early cancer detection, has been developed with NIHR Leeds BRC supported research.
NIHR Leeds BRC members honoured with Senior Investigator awards
We are delighted that Professor Mark Kearney has been announced in the new line up of NIHR Senior Investigators and our colleague Professor Anne-Maree Keenan OBE has secured a second term in the role.
Funding supports cardiovascular research
The British Heart Foundation has funded a Leeds-based project which will improve understanding of the links between Type 2 Diabetes and heart failure.
NIHR Leeds BRC Seminar Series: Tips for a Successful Grant Application
We are delighted to host the NIHR Leeds BRC Seminar Series on the topic “Tips for a Successful Grant Application” on Wednesday 19th March 2025 from 12:30-13:30 pm.
Celebrating colleagues for International Women’s Day 2025
We are pleased and proud that two of our colleagues have been recognised by the Northern Science Alliance’s North Innovation Women 2025, a list of over 400 women who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in their sectors to mark International Women’s Day 2025. Our colleagues Prof Anne-Maree Keenan OBE (above…
The NIHR Leeds BRC pre-application fellowships awards
Following a competitive regional recruitment process across, we are delighted to confirm 6 awards have been made to colleagues across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds.
NIHR Leeds BRC seminar series: Research Funding Opportunities
We are delighted to host the NIHR Leeds BRC Seminar Series on the topic “Research Funding Opportunities” on Tuesday 4 March 2025 from 12:30-13:30pm.
BRC theme members contribute to ground breaking UTI diagnostics study as initial phase nears completion
Researchers from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) are playing a key role in the groundbreaking TOUCAN study, which is transforming how rapid diagnostic tests for urinary tract infections (UTIs) are evaluated in primary care.
BRC researchers featured in Leeds Hospitals Charity exhibition of early career researchers
We are delighted to share that our research colleagues are featured in the Our Research Story exhibition, which was launched last week by Leeds Hospitals Charity.
New blood protein profiles offer insights into large-vessel vasculitis
Professor Ann Morgan, Professor of Rheumatology at the NIHR Leeds BRC, has played a key role in a ground-breaking study on large-vessel vasculitis (LVV), which was led by the NIHR Imperial BRC in collaboration with the NIHR Leeds and Oxford Biomedical Research Centres. This significant research sheds new light on…
Kulveer Mankia promoted to full chair in Clinical and Translational Rheumatology
We are delighted to announce that Kulveer Mankia has been promoted to a full chair in Clinical and Translational Rheumatology, effective immediately. Following a rigorous interview process, his outstanding academic achievements, significant grant income, and contributions to both internal and external roles were key factors in this well-deserved promotion.
BRC team member shares science-backed methods for improving circulation
We’re pleased to spread the word about our esteemed colleague, Professor Francesco Del Galdo’s insightful feature in The Independent on how to deal effectively with circulatory issues.
NIHR Leeds BRC Seminar Series: Research Inclusion
We are delighted to host the NIHR Leeds BRC Seminar Series on the topic “Research Inclusion” on Wednesday 29th January 2025 from 12:30-13:30pm.