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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).
Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say.
Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the University of Leeds has found.
University teams up with India to fight back against superbugs
Researchers in the UK and India are working in partnership to address an urgent need to stop dentists over-prescribing antibiotics.