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Novel research participant selection technology from Leicester to aid bid to prevent Alzheimers dementia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/novel-data-collection-technology-from-leicester-to-aid-bid-to-prevent-alzheimer2019s-dementia
A major study involving the University of Leicester to find interventions that prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s dementia has recruited its first...
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Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-scientists-take-part-in-tough-mudder
A team of scientists is all set to get down and dirty this weekend – all in the aid of charity.
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Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys to be guest speaker at unique fundraising event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/professor-sir-alec-jeffreys-to-be-guest-speaker-at-unique-fundraising-event
Students and academics are invited to attend the Science Museum’s IMAX Theatre in London on Monday 16 May 2016 and spend an evening with the...
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Leicester films win prestigious Learning on Screen Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/leicester-films-win-prestigious-learning-on-screen-awards
Two films produced by our University have been awarded prestigious Learning on Screen Awards by the British Universities Film & Video Council.
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Two Silver Athena SWAN awards announced for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/two-silver-athena-swan-awards-announced-for-leicester
We are delighted to announce the success of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation...
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The Bulletin Leicester research could help in fight against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/the-bulletin-leicester-research-could-help-in-fight-against-alzheimers-and-parkinsons
In this episode of The Bulletin from the University of Leicester News Centre: Hear about the new advance announced in the fight against...
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Leicester doctor reducing asthma admissions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/leicester-doctor-reducing-asthma-admissions
One of our academics has played a key role in a new national drive to reduce asthma deaths and hospital admissions.
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Type 2 diabetes people let down over delayed treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/type-2-diabetes-people-2018let-down2019-over-delayed-treatment
People with Type 2 diabetes are being ‘let down’ because they are being forced to wait for further treatment when needed, according to new research.
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New advance announced in fight against Alzheimers and Parkinsons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-advance-announced-in-fight-against-alzheimers-and-parkinsons
A five-year study by an international team led by Leicester has found a way of ‘reversing’ symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as ...
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Fire in Maurice Shock Medical Sciences Building - media statements
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/fire-in-maurice-shock-medical-sciences-building-media-statements
The lab was damaged by fire and the vicinity affected by smoke and water damage. The fire was dealt with by the fire service within minutes.