
NIHR Leeds CRF Lead Nurse Co-Authors Ground-Breaking Stroke Study
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Linetty Makawa, Lead Nurse at the NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF), has co-authored a pioneering stroke research paper recently published in the Biomolecules journal.

First patient in Europe joins new breast cancer trial in Leeds
The first participant in Europe to take part in a new breast cancer trial has been recruited in Leeds.

Joint Leeds event marks International Clinical Trials Day 2025
Our teams recently attended the International Clinical Trials Day event jointly organised with and hosted by the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre.

New immunotherapy trial focusing on older colon cancer patients
Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial led that could transform future practice.

Man becomes first in the world to join new part of brain cancer trial in Leeds
Ian Johnson has become the first person in the world to join a new part of a brain cancer trial testing a drug designed to boost the effects of radiotherapy.

Leeds Owls young research group contribute to successful paediatrics incubator programme
Our Leeds Young Research Owls have supported a successful application for the NIHR Incubator programme.

NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility expands cardiac research capabilities with new ultrasound machine
Leeds continues to lead the way in cardiovascular research, establishing itself as a premier centre in the UK with over 50 active clinical trials using advanced diagnostic equipment.

New lung cancer trial recruits UK’s first participant
A study at NIHR Leeds CRF has recruited the first participant in the UK for an international study testing a new treatment in advanced lung cancer.

Hello Hearts: reaching communities in Leeds
The Hello Hearts Community Outreach Programme is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and increasing participation within local communities in Leeds

NIHR Leeds CRF colleagues featured in Leeds Hospitals Charity exhibition of early career researchers
We are pleased to share that our research colleagues are showcased in the Our Research Story exhibition, launched last week by Leeds Hospitals Charity.