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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds is helping to shape the next generation of clinical researchers by funding a course to give sixth form students from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to explore clinical and research career opportunities.  Backed by funding and expertise from clinicians and researchers, the initiative aims to broaden access to research and increase…

BAxSIC, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals sponsored study supported by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds, has reached a major milestone, successfully completing recruitment across 30 sites throughout the UK and achieving its recruitment target with 538 participants enrolled. BAxSIC is a trial to provide real-world data on the impact of diagnostic delay on…

People with arthritis will be invited to share their experiences of living with the condition as part of a major new series of studies aimed at improving their treatment and care.  The University of Leeds and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Leeds have received funding from Arthritis UK for the three…

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Members of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) community at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Leeds have shared why research is important to them and the impact it has had on their lives. From…

BBC documentary spotlights the impact of lupus research and life-changing patient care Ground-breaking lupus research at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre:Leeds(BRC) has been highlighted as part of a new BBC document exploring the realities of living with the autoimmune disease and the treatment at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Launched at the…

Researchers supported by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Leeds have helped develop a blood test that could identify people at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes years before they become seriously unwell.  The research, led by the University of Leeds and funded by the British Heart Foundation alongside the NIHR BRC:…

We were delighted to welcome colleagues, patients, and partners to the International Clinical Trials Day celebration at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Leeds—a day dedicated to recognising the power of health research and the people who make it possible.

Congratulations to Professor Dennis McGonagle, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Leeds Musculoskeletal (MSK) Workstream Lead and Consultant Rheumatologist at Chapel Allerton Hospital, who has been awarded the prestigious Heberden Oration Award at the 2026 British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) Conference.

The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Leeds is inviting applications for short-term (under 12 months) agile projects that aim to promote, embed, deliver and/or evidence best practice in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the Leeds BRC.

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).