Human health experts
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Professor André Ng
André Ng, expert in the management of cardiac arrhythmias, has revolutionised the way heart treatments and procedures are done. He harnesses the power of AI and technology to drive advances in healthcare.
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Professor Natalie Armstrong
Natalie Armstrong, Professor of Healthcare Improvement Research, investigates the organisation and delivery of healthcare services.
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Professor Mike Barer
As Professor of Clinical Microbiology, Professor Barer's areas of expertise are Respiratory, Clinical Microbiology, Tuberculosis and COVID19.
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Professor Chris Brightling
Chris Brightling, Clinical Professor in Respiratory Medicine, is a world-renowned academic specialising in airway disease.
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Professor Nick Brindle
Nick Brindle is Professor of Cell Signalling in the departments of Molecular and Cell Biology and Cardiovascular Sciences with expertise in how proteins interact with each other at the molecular level.
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Professor Nigel Brunskill
Leading Nephrologist Nigel Brunskill is exploring how kidney disease is related to outcomes in COVID-19.
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Professor Melanie Davies
Melanie Davies specialises in type 2 diabetes mellitus research and is investigating the impact of COVID-19 on patients with the condition.
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Dr Rachael Evans
Rachael Evans investigates how to improve the long-term health outcomes for COVID-19 survivors through exercise, training and rehabilitation.
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Dr Primrose Freestone
Primrose Freestone is an Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology with an interest in public engagement.
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Professor Bibek Gooptu
Bibek Gooptu, Professor of Respiratory Biology and Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, researches how SARS-CoV-2 leads to severe lung disease and mortality in COVID-19.
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Dr Neil Greening
Respiratory Physician Neil Greening is investigating the follow-up for COVID-19 patients and the impact of the disease on lung function testing.
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Dr Pranabashis Haldar
Pranabashis Haldar is a Consultant Respiratory Physician responsible for the management of COVID patients and author of University Hospitals Leicester COVID-19 management guidance document.
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Dr Sarah Inskip
Sarah Inskip is a Biological Anthropologist in the School of Archaeology and Ancient History. Her research focuses on revealing the impact of tobacco on the health of Western Europeans from 1600-1900.
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Professor Kamlesh Khunti
Kamlesh Khunti, Professor of Primary Care, Diabetes and Vascular Medicine in the Diabetes Research Centre specialises in Diabetes, Public Health, Primary Care and Real World Evidence.
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Professor Gerry McCann
Gerry McCann is a heart specialist with a subspecialist interest in MRI scanning; he conducts experimental research in people to better understand heart disease and clinical trials to assess the optimal investigation strategies and treatments for patients with, or at risk of developing, heart disease.
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Dr Manish Pareek
Manish Pareek is Associate Clinical Professor in Infectious Diseases with expertise in migrant and ethnic minority health. He is researching COVID-19 risks in underserved populations.
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Professor Sir Nilesh Samani
Nilesh Samani’s research focuses on elucidating the inherited basis of common cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease and high blood pressure, and in understanding the role of biological aging in age-associated diseases.
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Professor John Schwabe
John Schwabe is a Professor of Structural Biology and the founding Director of the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology. During the COVID-19 pandemic the Institute are using their structural biology expertise to investigate how the SARS-CoV-2 gains entry to cells.
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Professor Jacqui Shaw
Jacqui Shaw’s innovative cancer screening techniques can detect breast cancer recurrence up to two years earlier than traditional methods.
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Professor Salman Siddiqui
Salman Siddiqui develops precision medicine techniques to ensure that COVID-19 patients receive treatment tailored to their individual needs.
Professor Siddiqui's expertise
Professor Sally Singh
Sally Singh is leading the development and delivery of rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease and cardiovascular disease.
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Professor Paul Symonds
Paul Symonds specialises in the treatment and support of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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Dr Julian Tang
Dr Tang is Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Sciences Clinical Microbiology.
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Professor Louise Wain
Louise Wain, GSK/British Lung Foundation Chair in Respiratory Research, is exploring how genetic variation contributes to the long-term effects of COVID-19.
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Professor Tom Yates
Tom Yates, Professor of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health, explores how lifestyle behaviours act as a risk factor for COVID-19.
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