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World’s first picture of the molecular machinery that makes cilia beat
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/cilia
A picture of the structures that power human cilia – the tiny, hairlike projections that line our airways, has been produced by scientists for the...
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Leicester scientists are hoping to create an improved vaccine to fight tuberculosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/tuberculosis
Researchers from the University of Leicester are among those hoping to create an improved vaccine to fight tuberculosis as part of a €9 million...
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New funding for University of Leicester to boost pharmacist expertise in research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/pharmacy-incubator-funding
University of Leicester receives £120,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to host the Pharmacy Professionals...
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Free event aims to help parents of prematurely born children
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/webinar
Parents of prematurely born children are being invited to join a free event to help them better understand their child’s potential learning needs...
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Virtual ward for atrial fibrillation patients could prevent thousands of hospital admissions per year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/atrial
A new virtual ward to safely treat atrial fibrillation patients could prevent thousands of hospital admissions per year
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Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/heart
Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
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Black women at greater risk of dying from uterine cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/uterine
Women in Black ethnic minority groups are at greater risk of dying from uterine, (womb) cancer, latest data shows
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Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults, study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/brain-in-hand
A digital innovation that provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life has been shown...
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Ever thought about donating your body?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/body-donation
“Donating your body for medical education isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but you’d be surprised how many people consider it."
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£2.5m to help with complex health and social care decision-making across the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/evidence-synthesis-funding
Funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support collaboration providing research-based evidence to support...