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NIHR highlights research supported by ARC East Midlands

NIHR highlights research supported by ARC East Midlands

Research demonstrating the short-term benefits only of a type 2 diabetes programme has been showcased nationally. The study, funded by NIHR Health Technology Assessment and su…
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ARC East Midlands Director recognised as one of Britain’s top influential figures 

ARC East Midlands Director recognised as one of Britain’s top influential figures 

The Director of ARC East Midlands has been named as one of the most influential people of South Asian origin in the UK. Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE has been ranked in the top…
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Elpida Vounzoulaki awarded PhD

Elpida Vounzoulaki awarded PhD

We would like to congratulate Elpida Vounzoulaki for submitting her PhD, funded by the NIHR ARC East Midlands. Elpida’s PhD investigated the impact of progression to typ…
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Health inequalities among ethnic groups have increased since pandemic, evidence shows

Health inequalities among ethnic groups have increased since pandemic, evidence shows

Existing health disparities amongst ethnic minorities with diabetes have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care has reported.…
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Funding to support dementia research in East Midlands 

Funding to support dementia research in East Midlands 

ARC East Midlands has been awarded funding for three new academic posts to strengthen its academic work on dementia, especially young onset dementia and access to technologies.…
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Review outlines methods to estimate life expectancy 

Review outlines methods to estimate life expectancy 

Five key methods have been explored by ARC East Midlands researchers to calculate life expectancy and the life years lost due to disease and illness. Life expectancy measures,…
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ARC East Midlands PhD student gets praise for Long COVID study

ARC East Midlands PhD student gets praise for Long COVID study

Statistician Daniel Ayoubkhani has picked up an accolade at a prestigious awards ceremony for his research into Long COVID. The University of Leicester PhD student – who wa…
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‘Positive response’ by esteemed panel during review

‘Positive response’ by esteemed panel during review

A team of international experts assessed the mid-stage progress of ARC East Midlands towards its objectives, with recommendations for improvement due. The organisation chose t…
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ARC East Midlands Theme Lead joins national screening panel

ARC East Midlands Theme Lead joins national screening panel

A University of Leicester professor will provide policy advice to government on NHS screening programmes, after she was appointed to an independent national committee. Natalie…

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