Research

The University of Leicester has a long history of groundbreaking medical research. We have particular strengths in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cancer research, diabetes research, medical genetics, BAME health and the development of alternatives to antibiotics.

We work closely with our partners in the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and with our local community, developing innovative treatments, techniques and analyses that have global implications.

Here are just a few examples of medical research at Leicester:

Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases

More than 1,600 extra trauma victims alive today says major new study

Enhancing end of life care for BAME patients

Study shows most common symptoms reported by people with kidney disease

Additional health visitor training improves wellbeing and reduces NHS costs

Leicester researchers aim to tackle worldwide type 2 diabetes epidemic

Find out more about our medical research advances