University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a leading university committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. They are proud to be one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, elite in the excellence of their research.

NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

The NIHR Leicester BRC is at the frontier of research into illnesses linked to respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and the consequences of inactivity. Their overall purpose is to translate scientific breakthroughs in these areas into diagnostic tests, preventions and life-saving treatments for their patients.

University Hospitals of Leicester

UHL are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - and increasingly specialist services over a much wider area. They are committed to research and development in order to improve patient care and at any one time there are more than 800 research projects active in the Trust.

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands

ARC East Midlands is a collaboration made up of world class clinical academics, NHS and other health and social care partners supported by close relations with the public. Its primary aim is to deliver a program of research aimed at improving outcomes for patients and the public and to increase the efficiency, quality, accessibility and sustainability of care services. All of our research will be of the highest scientific quality and addresses the most important health and care challenges for communities across our region and nationally.

National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine East Midlands

The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) is an Olympic legacy project delivering education, research and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity. It aims to apply world-class expertise to policies and practice that will benefit the health and wellbeing of the nation – from everyday people at risk of ill health through to elite athletes.

NIHR Leicester Clinical Research Facility

The Clinical Research Facilities (CRF) mission is to support excellent early translational studies in order to increase understanding of disease, evaluate new treatments and improve the health of our patients.Leicester CRF provides the people, expertise, space and equipment to conduct world-class experimental medicine research and early phase clinical trials. Our facilities are integrated into clinical areas within specialities to provide a seamless link from the laboratory bench to bedside.

AHSN East Midlands

Academic Health Science Networks have a primary responsibility to their member and partner organisations within the geography in which they operate. Each of the 15 AHSNs has developed a bespoke offer that reflects local priorities, whilst contributing to the collective AHSN endeavour. EMAHSN’s focus is on delivering outcomes more efficiently through the adoption and spread of proven innovations and initiatives at pace and scale.

Centre for BME Health

The Midlands covers a large area and there are significant differences in the demography of the region. This is not just a question of a rural/urban divide. Ethnic diversity is particularly strong, with major Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities predominantly in city areas, but increasing numbers can be found in the county shires. There are major health issues within all ethnic minority communities in the Midlands, but crucially, there are significant disparities in health equalities. There is a higher prevalence of certain illnesses within specific communities and there are major concerns regarding access to healthcare.

 The unique Centre for BME Health has one clear vision: “To reduce ethnic health inequalities”. This is achieved by working with patients, the public, community and voluntary sectors, researchers, health and social care organisations, supporting individuals and organisations in planning and undertaking research and healthcare delivery involving and understanding ethnic minorities and seldom-heard communities. 

 The Centre also offers training and existing infrastructure for public engagement and involvement to help improve the quality, quantity and impact of research output in the area of ethnic and migrant health.

Leicester Real World Evidence Unit (LRWE)

The LRWE Unit includes experts in epidemiology, prognostic modelling, decision modelling, evidence synthesis and systematic review. 

They work with clinical, academic and industrial investigators to design and deliver high quality real world observational studies and pragmatic trials in a number of research areas.

The LRWU offer statistical analysis work packages as well as study design consultation, results interpretation assistance, database management advice, and training resources.

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre

Leicester ECMC has expertise in developing novel therapeutic strategies to treat cancer, particularly lung cancer and haematological malignancies.

A cornerstone of the Centre’s research is to discover and develop novel phytochemicals as potential cancer chemopreventive agents and/or as potential adjuncts to chemotherapy. Biomarker studies aim to inform treatment decisions and monitor the effectiveness of therapies.