Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study

Many people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years post-infection, […]

Research participant, John Mackenzie.

‘Dramatic improvement in quality of life’ for John thanks to diabetes research

John Mackenzie, 64, who lives in Leicester, is one of the 4.4 million people in the UK who live with […]

BRC

Leicester diabetes researcher’s success honoured at international conference

A professor from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award in recognition of his in-depth research in diabetes. […]

Open letter following latest CQC reports into Leicester’s maternity services

We are writing to you following publication of the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports into maternity services at our […]

Improvements noted in latest CQC reports

Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest reports into maternity services and urgent and emergency care service […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust appoints two new Non-Executive Directors

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors to its senior leadership team. David Moon and Andrew Moore […]