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Expert opinions cover World Cancer Day Brexit and Donald Trump
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-world-cancer-day-brexit-and-donald-trump
Dr Leah Bassel from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology has discussed the Casey review and immigration in an article for Discover...
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Worlds biggest study of genetics of lung health and disease allows scientists to predict chance of developing COPD
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/world2019s-biggest-study-of-genetics-of-lung-health-and-disease-allows-scientists-to-predict-chance-of-developing-copd
The world’s biggest study into an individual’s genetic make-up and the risk of developing lung disease could allow scientists to more accurately...
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CancerStories project recruiting young people with cancer across the East Midlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/cancerstories-project-recruiting-young-people-with-cancer-across-the-east-midlands
An innovative project spearheaded by Professor Alex Mitchell from the Department of Cancer Studies is looking to recruit young people with cancer...
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Leicester reaches three million readers on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/leicester-reaches-three-million-readers-on-the-conversation
Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over three million readers through over 180 articles written...
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University up for two national archaeology awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-up-for-two-national-archaeology-awards
The University has been nominated for two Current Archaeology Awards for its work on the DNA analysis of the remains of King Richard III and a...
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Stunning satellite imagery gives unique view of Leicestershire in all its glory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/stunning-satellite-imagery-gives-unique-view-of-leicestershire-in-all-its-glory
A rarely seen perspective of the county of Leicestershire has been captured in a new high resolution photograph released by Leicester scientists...
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Investment in psychiatry researchers at University to enhance services for older patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/investment-in-psychiatry-researchers-at-university-to-enhance-services-for-older-patients
Patients in Leicestershire experiencing mental health issues in later life are to benefit from an investment into cutting-edge psychiatry research...
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Research suggests being overweight protects heart surgery patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/research-suggests-being-overweight-protects-heart-surgery-patients
Overweight and obese patients are less likely to die in hospital after a heart operation than patients who are a normal weight, according to a...
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University Professor receives Lifetime Achievement award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-professor-receives-lifetime-achievement-award
Professor Tony Gershlick (pictured), Honorary Professor of Interventional Cardiology at our University and Consultant Cardiologist at Leicester’s...
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Project to investigate genetic roots of resistance to anti-cancer therapy agents
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/project-to-investigate-genetic-roots-of-resistance-to-anti-cancer-therapy-agents
The mechanisms that cause cancers to respond poorly to therapy are to be investigated in a project that commemorates and honours the work of an...