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Current view on origins of Parkinsons disease challenged by new findings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/current-view-on-origins-of-parkinson2019s-disease-challenged-by-new-findings
The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the mitochondria as previously thought, according to a study in fruit flies.
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Wellcome awards Leicester scientist £2m to study gene regulation in early development
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/wellcome-award-leicester-scientist-gene-regulation
A University of Leicester scientist has been awarded £2m for research which could lead to advances in understanding and treating developmental disorders.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/humanising-space/people
Academic Leads Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Associate Professor of International Relations, School of History, Politics and International Relations Dr Rossana Deplano, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School Members by School Here is a list of other academic staff at the...
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Management in a Global Context
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn7264
Module code: MN7264 Module Outline This module explores cultural and contextual diversity in organisations; impact on management and organisational behaviour; managing in less developed countries and emerging economies; problems associated with contextual or cultural...
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Cardiovascular and Renal Precision Medicine
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/bs3082
Module code: BS3082 Taken in Year 3, this is one of the cutting edges ‘precision medicine’ modules covering topics, concepts and principles that are truly at the advancing edge of current medical and clinical sciences.
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Cardiovascular and Renal Precision Medicine
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3082
Module code: BS3082 Taken in Year 3, this is one of the cutting edges ‘precision medicine’ modules covering topics, concepts and principles that are truly at the advancing edge of current medical and clinical sciences.
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Attenborough Arts Centre Presents: ‘Out of the Blue: Landscapes of Chronic Illness’ by Joanna Holland
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/joanna-holland
“Several years ago, I suddenly lost all my colour vision – apart from the colour blue. A blue so vivid that it hurt to look at it. I didn’t know at the time, but I was experiencing cyanopsia (everything tinted with blue) and photophobia (extreme light sensitivity).
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Cardiovascular and Renal Precision Medicine
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs3082
Module code: BS3082 Taken in Year 3, this is one of the cutting edges ‘precision medicine’ modules covering topics, concepts and principles that are truly at the advancing edge of current medical and clinical sciences.
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Leicester researcher scoops Lifetime Achievement Award for innovations in health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/innovation-awards
Professor Philip Baker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at the University of Leicester, addressed innovators, inventors and developers from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in celebration of the University’s Centenary.
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Guided Tours
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/visitor-information/tours
See what services are on offer at the Garden including guided tours and wedding photography.