News
Leeds researchers identify blood test that could predict future heart disease risk
University of Leeds researchers have developed a blood test that could help identify people at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes years before they become seriously unwell
Lifetime achievement award for top cancer specialist
A University of Leeds researcher whose work has improved the lives of thousands of cancer patients around the world has been presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.
Over £1 million awarded to team developing therapy to ‘block’ bad cholesterol
The University of Leeds is part of a consortium that has been awarded a major five-year programme grant from the British Heart Foundation (BHF), worth just over £1.1 million.
University of Leeds a key partner in landmark MRC-funded BEACON programme supporting clinical academic careers across the North
The programme - Building translational research Excellence Amongst Clinicians of the North (BEACON) - has been awarded £1.4 million through the MRC’s Regional Account for Clinical Researchers (RACR).
Edith Pechey Lecture 2026 - “Training tomorrow’s doctors: current challenges & future prospects”
Leeds MedChi Society in partnership with the School of Medicine Athena Swan, commemorates one of Britain’s first female doctors with the Edith Pechey Lecture 2026