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]”
Celebrating the unsung care heroes across the East Midlands
Health Innovation East Midlands announced the winners of the 2024 Care Awards during March. The winners, across six categories, were shining examples of care provided in Care Homes and in […]
Health Innovation East Midlands named as delivery partner for Martha’s Rule
Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) has been selected by NHS England as a key delivery partner for implementing Martha’s Rule across our region. ‘Martha’s Rule’, which gives patients and their families […]
Sickle cell patients in East Midlands to benefit from national £1.5M technology investment
Children, young people, and adults across the East Midlands suffering from sickle cell disease will benefit from better care closer to where they live, following the announcement of a national […]
Space Park Leicester celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘New Voices’ showcase
Space Park Leicester is delighted to announce the success of its inaugural “New Voices” event, held on Friday in celebration of International Women’s Day. This inspirational occasion marked the commencement […]
University of Leicester-led training centre to fuse AI into metals industry
A new training centre at the University of Leicester aims to boost the metals industry with the skills in data and artificial intelligence to take on the global competition of […]
BRC celebrates its inspirational women on IWD 2024
On Friday 8 March the NIHR Leicester BRC joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women. Dr […]
Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
A pioneering approach, developed by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) with key input from the University of Leicester, means human development can be observed in late […]
Thousands of people may not be working due to Long COVID, new research shows
Nearly 30,000 people in the UK may be unable to work because of Long COVID, a new study led by Leicester researchers has revealed. Daniel Ayoubkhani and a consortium of […]
Glenfield’s Judith is first UK participant in women-only heart surgery study
The first patient in the UK to take part in a women-only cardiac surgery research trial underwent a life-changing heart operation at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust recently. Judith Knox, aged […]