NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Leeds showcases research excellence at UKCRF Conference in Dublin
Colleagues from the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Leeds joined clinical research professionals from across the UK and Ireland at the UKCRF Conference in Dublin, sharing expertise, presenting research and leading discussions on the future of clinical trials. NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Leeds was represented by12 colleagues from a wide…
Our impact: Personalised pacemaker therapy- better outcomes for patients and the NHS
Pacemakers are life-changing devices that help people with heart disease live longer and improve their quality of life. However, despite major advances in technology, many pacemakers are still left on standard factory settings rather than being tailored to the individual needs of patients. Researchers at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility…
NIHR 20 Staff Profile: Lorna Gallacher
Lorna Gallacher is a Research Nurse for Team 3 – Early Phase Oncology (First-in-Human Clinical Trials) at
NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Leeds, St James’s University Hospital
Lorna Gallacher has quickly established herself within the dynamic and highly specialised field of early phase oncology research.
NIHR Clinical Research Facility Leeds showcases 20 years of research impact at International Clinical Trials Day
The NIHR Clinical Research Facility Leeds were proud to take part in the International Clinical Trials Day celebration at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Leeds, joining colleagues, patients, and partners for a day dedicated to recognising the impact of health research.
NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility to benefit from NIHR Capital Investment Funding awards
The NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is set to support the development of community-based diagnostics and further develop translational research following a major new investment in research infrastructure awarded to Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has been awarded £1.5m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research…
NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility showcases impact
NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility, together with city and regional leaders, recently welcomed HM Treasury to showcase how Leeds’ £40m NIHR infrastructure is accelerating national ambitions to tackle health inequalities and position the UK as a global leader in life sciences
World-leading clinical research showcased as Minister pays visit to NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility
World-leading clinical research and pioneering cancer treatment taking place in Leeds has been showcased as part of the Government’s national cancer plan roll out. We recently welcomed Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health to St James’s University Hospital to see first-hand the cutting edge cancer trials and the innovative…
Advanced Therapies at the NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
The NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility is helping to shape the future of healthcare. In this blog post, Prof Chris Twelves, Clinical Director at the CRF, outlines what advanced therapies are, why they matter, and how the CRF is supporting their safe and effective development for patients.
Research nurse makes dream come true for Leeds United supporting CRF trial patient
Senior Haematology research nurse Keri Barker-McDonald recently went the extra mile for one of her clinical trial patients by arranging a personal tour of his favourite football club.
