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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…

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.

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. 

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, 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 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…

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.

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.

Our recent Patient Public Involvement (PPI) event was held recently at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre. The PPI Community Connect 2025 event brought together over 86 community members, along with researchers. The event was designed to explore how research can be more meaningful, representative, and inclusive, providing opportunities to share…

The NIHR Clinical Research Facility is playing a key role in a trial exploring a new treatment for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and progressive muscle-wasting condition. The GUARDIAN trial, which is being run through NIHR Clinical Research Facility at Leeds Children’s Hospital, is evaluating the long-term use…