We are keen to share healthcare research news of Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Academic Health Partners (LNAHP) in the media and actively promote exciting and ground-breaking developments made within our Academic Themes and partner organisations.
For press enquiries, please contact the team by emailing [email protected].
We also hold training and events throughout the year for staff from our partner organisations. We run and take part in events for our stakeholders and for members of the public to attend to find out more about healthcare research, research we are working on, and why research is so important for the local populations we serve. For further information on Healthcare Research News and upcoming events, monitor this page or contact us by email at “[email protected]”
Paint a picture for Rutland Memorial Hospital’s 100th birthday
This year marks the 100th birthday of Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham. As part of the celebrations, Rutland residents are being invited to paint a picture of what it means to […]
Cardiovascular research receives £7 million funding boost
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded £3 million to the University of Leicester to support its world-class cardiovascular disease research over the next five years. The University of Leicester has pledged to match […]
Study exploring diabetes and pregnancy seeks to improve future maternal health
The understanding of diabetes, nutrition and obesity in pregnancy is increasing at pace, thanks to hundreds of women who have chosen to take part in a study being carried out […]
MRC Investigator Award will enable Rising Star to improve use of antibodies in research
Huge congratulations to one of Leicester BRC’s Rising Stars, Dr Harvinder Virk, who has been granted a new Investigator Award from the MRC Better Methods Better Research Panel. The grant […]
Centre for those recovering from mental ill health has open day
Leicestershire Recovery College is holding an open day on Friday, June 7, 2024 for prospective students and those who care for them. The college offers a range of free recovery-focussed […]
Australian innovators visit East Midlands
Health Tech innovators from Australia visited Leicester during April, as part of Investment NSW and NSW Government’s ‘Going Global Export’ Health Innovation Programme. Delivered by Health Innovation East Midlands in collaboration with Leicestershire Academic Health Partners, delegates spent two days […]
Collaborate to innovate: Learning from the NHS, charities and life sciences industry
A new report has been launched to highlight the benefits of cross-sector collaboration between the NHS, health charities and the life sciences industry. The report – Collaborate to Innovate – has been […]
Free on demand courses for healthcare innovators who want to work with the NHS
During May, Health Innovation East Midlands launched its Innovation Academy on a new platform – with brand new content for innovators. The Innovation Academy offers support and guidance to innovators […]
Engaging with underserved communities
Health Innovation East Midlands has supported the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS to undertake a review of public engagement with underserved communities across the region. The work looked at the […]