News and Updates
Read the latest news and updates from the East Midlands here
Children with a ‘lazy eye’ benefit from earlier patching, new research shows
16 July 2024
Leicester Royal Infirmary is the leading site among 30 hospitals in Europe to investigate early patching of a common eye disorder. Read more of the story here.
First patient in the UK recruited to new SPECTRUM Study
16 May 2024
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust recruits first UK patient to a new study investigating a drug to improve eye health. Read more of the story here.
East Midlands enrols over 100,000 people to take part in NIHR research
14 May 2024
Over 100,000 people take part in NIHR research across the East Midlands in 2023/24. Read more of the story here.
‘I would encourage everyone to take part in memory research!’ - Anne on how she founded the JDR Advocates programme in the East Midlands
13 May 2024
Find out how Anne Chafer founded the JDR Advocates programme and why it matters here.
First patient in the UK to be enrolled for a Phase I clinical trial at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
10 May 2024
Read about the first UK patient recruited in the East Midlands to use a new drug for blood cancer here.
First patient recruited globally in Phase II clinical trial for Alport syndrome
01 May 2024
Read about the first global patient recruited in the East Midlands to use new drug for Alport syndrome here.
Shantelle’s story: Involvement in the Research Ready Communities programme
01 May 2024
Find out how Darkside Rising became involved in the Research Ready Communities programme here.
Jackie's Story: taking part in the Reflective Fostering Study
19 April 2024
Find out about Jackie’s experience in the Reflective Fostering Study and how it has impacted her life here.
Volunteers needed for mpox vaccine study in the East Midlands
05 April 2024
Volunteers are being asked to join a study in the East Midlands looking at the effectiveness of an investigational vaccine for mpox, previously known as Monkeypox. Read more here.
Research excellence celebrated at CRN East Midlands Research Awards 2024
14 March 2024
Find out more about the CRN East Midlands Research Awards 2024 here.
First patient dosed in global Phase III clinical trial at Royal Primary Care Ashgate
13 March 2024
Read about the first global patient recruited in the East Midlands to use new drug for hypertension here.
Professor David Baldwin talks about the future of using AI software in lung cancer detection
27 February 2024
Read more about how AI software is being used to detect lung cancer here.
David's story: benefits of becoming a Research Champion
24 January 2024
Find out more about David's story and how he became a Research Champion here.
University of Nottingham Health Service is the first to sign up to new NCVR scheme
30 November 2023
Find out more about the National Contract Value Review (NCVR) and its use in Primary Care research here.
Amanda's story: her role in eczema research
02 October 2023
Find out more about Amanda’s story and her passion for eczema research here.
Kevin's story: his partnership with the Clinical Research Network
07 September 2023
Find out more about Kevin's story and his recent appointment of Honorary Assistant Professor here.
David's story: life after a Traumatic Brain Injury
09 August 2023
Find out more about David's story and his role as a Research Champion here.
Melvin's story: taking part in the FLAIR study
02 August 2023
Find out more about Melvin's experience taking part in the FLAIR study here.
East Midlands enrolls over 62,000 people to take part in NIHR Research
03 July 2023
Over 62,000 people take part in NIHR research across the East Midlands. Read more of the story here.