Increasing physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but new research published today in the European Heart Journal shows that there is a greater reduction in cardiovascular disease risk when more of that activity is of at least moderate intensity. The study, led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre and University of Cambridge, analysed wrist-worn accelerometer-measured physical activity data from more than 88,000 UK Biobank participants.
New multimillion investment in Leicester to help turn research discoveries into treatments for patients
Pioneering research into medical advancements in Leicester has received a welcome boost today, as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces £26 million over the next five years for an NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
£8.8 million to speed up gene discoveries for lung conditions
- New project aims to speed up process of finding treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and pulmonary fibrosis
- Scientists at the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and University of Cambridge, will connect data science, genomics and laboratory research for the first time in tackling lung conditions
- New genetic markers of lung function to be identified, which will provide new targets for drug development
- Chronic respiratory disease, such as COPD, is the third leading cause of death globally
All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a day
Researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – have developed a programme that, when paired with a height-adjustable desk, can reduce the time people spend sitting by over an hour. To date, it is the largest study worldwide looking into programmes to overcoming sedentary behaviour in the workplace.Read More
Rising Stars
The NIHR Leicester BRC is devoted to developing leadership that is focused on ensuring constant commitment to all the elements that contribute to a nurturing culture that is mindful of organisational, team and individual goals.
BRC fellows, managers, and post-doctoral researchers received Leadership Training from external consultant Roger Lane focused on introduction to leadership, a profiling insight into their leadership style and coaching sessions. Attendees completed pre-workshop materials and attended two half-day sessions.
We spoke to some of our Rising Stars who attended the workshops about their careers and experiences at NIHR Leicester BRC. You can watch a compilation video of our Rising Stars, or learn more about each of them by watching the videos below.
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Individual Interviews:
New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, Fitbits, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short-term, according to new research from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – in collaboration with the University of York.Read More