More than 1 in 10 people worldwide have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many more remain undiagnosed. Most people with COPD live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). One of the best ways to help people manage the symptoms and consequences of their COPD is Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Read More
Reflections on the NIHR Research Training Camp, September 2021
I was very lucky to be nominated by the BRC to attend this year’s NIHR Doctoral Research Training Camp on the topic of ‘Applying for further funding’ held in the beautiful town of Leamington Spa.
Dr Ehtasham Ahmad
It was an amazing experience attending the three day residential workshop. I was able to make new friends from all over the country, and share experiences of working in diverse clinical specialties.Read More
From Clinical Training to NIHR Advanced Fellowship
Dr Anvesha Singh
Dr Anvesha Singh has been awarded nearly £900,000 as part of a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship, during which she will be investigating the best time for patients with heart valve disease to undergo surgery.
An Overview of the Global RECHARGE LMIC Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training Course
About the project
The NIHR-funded Global RECHARGE project seeks to address the challenge faced by many low-mid income countries in delivering pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to patients suffering from lung disease.Read More
Intellectual Property Policy training
Who? This session is open to all BRC staff members and associates.
What? Intellectual Property (IP) policy training – learn about or update your knowledge on the basics of IP protection and management.
When? Monday 30 April, 10:00 – 14:00, Leicester Diabetes Centre
Why? An opportunity to see examples of projects and have your questions on IP answered.
This session will be delivered by Dr Lee Allen, NIHR Senior Programme Manager.
For more information and to book your place, please email shekha.modhwadia@uhl-tr.nhs.uk by 20th April.