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Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme

Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme

People living in Leicester are being urged to take part in a national health research programme which aims to create the most detailed “portrait” of people’s health in the…
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Leicester diabetes professor awarded honorary degree

Leicester diabetes professor awarded honorary degree

An internationally recognised diabetes professor from Leicester has been presented with an honorary degree from the university he graduated from as a doctor in 1984. The Univ…
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NIHR leader speaks at MLTC networking event

NIHR leader speaks at MLTC networking event

The CEO of the NIHR delivered a virtual keynote presentation at the latest meeting of a national networking event organised by ARC East Midlands. ARC East Midlands leads a pro…
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Annabelle Long awarded PhD

Annabelle Long awarded PhD

Huge congratulations to Annabelle Long for passing her PhD with minor corrections. Funded by ARC East Midlands and Alzheimer's Society, Annabelle’s PhD looked at the charact…
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PhD opportunity: Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for chronic kidney disease

PhD opportunity: Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for chronic kidney disease

Developing a core outcome set for physical activity and lifestyle interventions for chronic kidney disease: Standardised reporting of interventions to facilitate evaluation and i…
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Diversity in research matters

Diversity in research matters

Diseases can impact racial groups in different ways, says Director of NIHR ARC East Midlands Professor Kamlesh Khunti, so we must have diversity and inclusion in research to help…
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ARC East Director part of international collaboration

ARC East Director part of international collaboration

Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE was a panellist at the launch event of a new publication by the International Diabetes Federation Europe. ‘Type 2 Diabetes: a preventable catas…
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VACANCY: Research Fellow (2 positions available)

VACANCY: Research Fellow (2 positions available)

Vacancy ID: 7801 Location: Leicester Department: Diabetes Research Centre Vacancy terms: Full-time/part-time (min. 0.8FTE/30hrs pw) or job share, fixed term to 31.03.202…
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Person-centred structured medication reviews: the care home perspective

Person-centred structured medication reviews: the care home perspective

Primary care pharmacist Rachel Lewis shares her research into achieving person-centred care when reviewing care home residents' medication. I worked as a primary care pha…

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