NIHR Leeds BRC – Research Themes

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Theme Lead: Professor Mark Wilcox
Will accurately identify patients at risk of antibiotic resistant infections; ensure our existing antibiotics are working; and develop new infection treatments.

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Theme Lead: Professor David Beech
The Cardiometabolic theme looks to address the challenge of heart failure in people with diabetes and its precursors.

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Theme Leads: Professor Gordon Cook and Professor Eve Roman
Using the latest scientific technologies, our vision is to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of patients with blood-related cancers through innovations in diagnosis and targeted interventions.  

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Theme Lead: Professor Ann Morgan
Will identify people at-risk of developing rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis to: prevent them from developing these conditions; and develop individually targeted, cost-effective treatments for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Theme Lead: Professor Philip Quirke
Using AI and screening advances, we will improve the accuracy and speed of bowel cancer diagnosis, enabling early and more effective treatment.

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Theme Lead: Professor David Jayne
Will develop and apply new surgical technologies to: provide more precise surgery that is tailored to the biology of the underlying disease; improve healing of bone and soft tissues; and limit disability following orthopaedic surgery.