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Researchers at the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the University of Leeds have led a successful breakthrough trial of a new medication aimed at relieving knee pain in osteoarthritis. The Phase 2 international clinical trial of LEVI-04 published in The Lancet demonstrated significant reductions in pain and stiffness,…

A key part of research is ensuring that it reflects the lived experiences and needs of all communities. The NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has a dedicated Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) programme which brings research to life in our local area.   Central to this programme is bringing people together to have conversations about the health issues that matter to them. On 17 March 2026, we welcomed…

The NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is set to advance the development of community‑based diagnostics and further develop translational research following a major new investment in research infrastructure awarded to Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has been awarded £1.5m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research…

We are delighted to share our esteemed colleague and Academic Research Capacity Development Lead Dr Carole Burnett has been appointed Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Leeds.

Two senior leaders from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre have been awarded Honorary Fellowships by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), recognising their outstanding contributions to healthcare science, research leadership and patient impact.

To mark Rare Disease Day 2026, we are showcasing the successes and leading work of the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre in delivering research advances for people living with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre together with city and regional leaders, recently welcomed HM Treasury to showcase how Leeds’ £40m NIHR infrastructure is accelerating national ambitions to tackle health inequalities and position the UK as a global leader in life sciences.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a time for us to recognise the accomplishments of our great women colleagues in research contributing to delivering scientific breakthroughs that translate into better patient outcomes.

NIHR Leeds BRC has appointed new co-leads to its musculoskeletal theme workstreams and in our EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) and Research Culture areas. We are delighted to welcome Professor Heidi Siddle (left) as co-lead to workstream seven of the Musculoskeletal Disease theme, and Dr Sunil Daga as our new…

Researchers at the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the University of Leeds have led an innovative new project studying how to bridge the gap between patients with PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) in the North of England and healthcare services.

NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre is partnering on a new international, EU-backed initiative using AI and the latest big data technologies to improve care and research for people living with Osteoarthritis.

NIHR Leeds BRC was represented by several distinguished colleagues in research at the recent Lady Mayor’s Show in London.

Congratulations to Dr Jake Weddell, Academic Research Fellow in Rheumatology for winning the abstract competition in the Clinical Category at the 11th BRITSpA (British Society for Spondylarthritis) Annual Scientific Meeting.

We are proud to shine a light on some of the excellent work ongoing at NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) as part of our commitment to Patient Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in Leeds and the surrounding area. Our BRC team has recently contributed to the launch of Embodying…

The NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre is delighted to invite applications for the 2025-26 Post-Doctoral Clinical Research Awards.