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We are thrilled to report that our workstream co-lead Andy Clegg has been honoured with an NIHR Research Professorship. The award is a great addition to Andy’s portfolio, he is currently Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Leeds, Head of Ageing and Stroke Research at the University of…

We are delighted to share that our former colleague, Professor Paul Stewart, has been awarded a CBE for his outstanding contributions to medical science. Paul is a distinguished endocrinologist and played a pivotal role in the NIHR Leeds BRC, working within the MSK research theme and providing exemplary service on…

We are thrilled to begin 2025 with the exciting news that Dr Kerrie Davies, our Antimicrobial and Infection Emerging Theme Lead, has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list for her outstanding services to medical sciences and public health. This prestigious award recognises Dr Davies’ pivotal contributions…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Vital as Professor at the University of Leeds. Professor Vital’s ground-breaking work focuses on Connective Tissue Disease and autoinflammatory conditions, including lupus and skin disease. His research is centred on improving diagnostics and developing innovative therapeutic approaches for these complex and…

An internationally groundbreaking study has revealed for the first time the benefits of screening for heart failure and providing specialised care for people with pacemakers.

Our colleague and NIHR Leeds BRC member Professor Francesco Del Galdo recently achieved the prestigious accomplishment of giving the State of the Art Lecture at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)’s annual Convergence meeting. During the State of the Art Lecture: Precision Medicine in Systemic Sclerosis , experts explored cutting-edge…

We’re thrilled to announce that our article, “Building trust and inclusion with under-served groups: a public involvement project employing a knowledge mobilisation approach,” has been selected as Article of the Month by Research Involvement and Engagement. This milestone highlights the impact of our Community Conversations initiative, a collaboration between the…

Antimicrobials have revolutionised medicine, saving countless lives by treating infections that were once fatal.

In an exciting development bridging science, art, and public engagement, we have appointed internationally acclaimed BioArtist Anna Dumitriu as our new Artist in Residence for the 2023–2028 funding cycle.

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

Professor Del Galdo, Workstream 3 lead for Musculoskeletal Disease at Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), has collaborated with experts across Europe and the Middle East to establish comprehensive, evidence-based guidance for the treatment and management of systemic sclerosis (SSc).

The NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre Patient and Public involvement team trialled a new style of event in partnership with Better Leeds Communities at Burley lodge to help introduce people to the world of health research.

On 31 October and 1 November, the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) held its annual away day, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and leaders to strengthen the vision and goals of the Centre.

The NIHR Leeds BRC is delighted to announce that Professor Sinisa Savic has been appointed as our Deputy Director starting 1 November 2024.

The Antimicrobial resistance diagnostics team at the office of the Chief Scientific Officer NHS England hosted its third event in the successful Moving Forwards Infection Diagnostics series, titled “Optimising Evaluations”.