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Research
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/research
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester has an international reputation for research excellence in a broad range of topics. Find out more about our research interests.
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First Professors of Nursing and Midwifery herald unique new courses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/first-professors-of-nursing-and-midwifery-herald-unique-new-courses
Leicester has taken the first steps in establishing a new centre for nursing and midwifery expertise with the appointment of two Foundation Professors and approval granted for a suite of innovative new degree courses.
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Infection models
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/host-microbe-interactions/infection-models
Infection models are a major component of the microbiology research at the University of Leicester and to the LeMID Centre's strategic aim of improving our understanding of how host pathogens cause disease.
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Student wins prestigious nursing award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/nursing-winner
Student Bethan Jones has clinched a prestigious award from the Nursing Times
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Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/study-reveals-air-pollution-can-alter-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotics-and-increases-the-potential-of-disease
Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment.
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Dr Sara Maria Sandrini
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/sara-maria-sandrini
Find out more about Dr Sara Maria Sandrini, alumna of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. She is a Products Development and Technical Support Executive for Cleaver Scientific in Rugby.
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Leicester computational modelling experts pioneer pest-busting model
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/slug-distribution
Mathematicians at the University of Leicester have developed a new mathematical model which could greatly increase the efficiency of pest control and hence significantly reduce the impact of pests on crops whilst minimising the damage to environment.
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Respiratory Genomics Conference 2025
https://le.ac.uk/genetic-epidemiology/respiratory-genomics-conference
Details of the Respiratory Genomics Conference 2023 taking place in Leicester on 14 & 15 November 2023.
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Fellowship award will allow Leicester researcher to launch genetic study of lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/fellowship-leicester-researcher-genetic-lung-disease
A University of Leicester researcher has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship to lead a groundbreaking study into the genomics of bronchiectasis.
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Sarah Tarlow
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/crimcorpse/author/sat12/
Sarah Tarlow is Professor of Historical Archaeology at the University of Leicester and PI on the Wellcome-funded research programme 'Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse'