The NIHR BioResource helps researchers find and contact volunteers with specific genetic and disease profiles, providing them with access to necessary data and samples.
NIHR BRC: Leeds supports this by collaborating and providing infrastructure for translational research.
The BioResource Centre: Leeds is one of 18 local BioResource Centres across England, each linked to a local BRC.
It aims to facilitate human health research and its medical application, connecting researchers and volunteers.
Objectives
• Recruit and engage volunteers for research
• Collaborate with academic, NHS, and industry groups to translate lab findings into clinical benefits
• Develop systems for better access to samples, data, and resources for healthcare challenges
• Build partnerships with health research groups, organisations, companies, and charities to maximise research value and improve healthcare
Contact
For more information or to volunteer to be a part of research please contact NIHR BioResource: Leeds.
Appointments to sign up can be made at multiple sites across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0113 2060476 or 0113 3924610
Central website: BioResource Centre – Leeds (nihr.ac.uk)