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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 eminent Leicester geneticist.
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Competitions and awards
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/about/leicester-medical-society/competitions-and-awards
Essay competition 2021-22 250 Years ago the first hospital in Leicester was opened. Reflect on what inspired and challenged people then and now. Please see the Essay Prize flyer (PDF, 800KB).
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna/dna-schools-and-colleges/resources
Here at The University of Leicester, we offer academic resources for schools and colleges on the topic of genetics.
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History of the Garden
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/about-us/history-of-the-garden
Find out more about the history of the Botanic Garden at the University of Leicester.
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Protecting endangered animals from illegal wildlife trade using mobile DNA sequencing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/09-illegal-wildlife-trade-conference
University of Leicester researchers presenting innovative DNA analysis methods for testing samples to find species-of-origin at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference between 11-12 October
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Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs
Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate patterns on the local marine ecosystem.
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Programme for Tuesday 4 November
https://le.ac.uk/genetic-epidemiology/respiratory-genomics-conference/programme-for-tuesday
8.30 - 9.15 Arrival Refreshments and Networking (Kempe and Newton) Closet space is available in each of these rooms for coats and luggage. Self-service tea and coffee stations are also available.
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Specialised Foundation Programme SFP
https://le.ac.uk/clinical-academic-training/sfp
Our Academic Foundation Programmes at Leicester are two year training posts, with a 4 month research placement, which allow further study into clinical academia.
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Core participants
https://le.ac.uk/crossing-boundaries/core-participants
Meet the core team of eight participants from the University of Leicester and the University of Cape Town involved in the Crossing Boundaries project.
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What did you learn at the museum today? Second study
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/what-did-you-learn-2
This research project explored the impact of Renaissance funding on museum education, looking specifically at impact on pupils’ learning.