NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)

At the NIHR, we are committed to widening participation in health and care research leadership. Our Senior Investigators are outstanding research leaders recognised for their significant contributions to the NIHR and the wider research landscape. Applications for Cohort 19 are still open. If you’re a senior researcher in health and care, now is the time to apply and take the next step in your leadership journey. 👉 Apply before the deadline: https://lnkd.in/en9YjTNe Watch our recorded webinar for application tips:https://lnkd.in/ekrpyeDT Learn more about this scheme:https://lnkd.in/eic5eE9q

Strolll , a digital therapeutics start-up, uses Augmented Reality (AR) glasses to provide rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, helping them maintain mobility, reduce falls and live more independently. Investment into innovative technology such as this supports the shift from analogue to digital and moving rehabilitation services from hospital into community, which are key to the NHS 10 year plan. Following an NIHR-funded clinical trial with University of Leeds , University of York and 4 NHS Trusts, Strolll raised £10 million in investment, creating more jobs and further product development. Head to the first comment below to read the full story in our Annual Report for 2024/25 ⬇️

The use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain has rapidly grown in recent years. Whilst research reports that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes and may be a useful quitting aid, they are not risk free. We're offering research funding to develop a model to increase the current understanding of the impact that public policies have on e-cigarette use. To find out more, please see: https://lnkd.in/evcsk_Pv

Around 420 children in the UK are diagnosed with brain tumours each year. For families, waiting weeks for a diagnosis can be agonising. Funded by an NIHR Research Professorship, Professor Andrew Peet and his team at the University of Birmingham developed advanced brain imaging techniques to speed up the accuracy of childhood brain tumour diagnosis. In some cases, cutting diagnosis times from weeks to just 10 minutes. Read how this research is paving the way for more personalised, less invasive treatments for children in the future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4YsZWkE

We are funding the MODERNISED study which is evaluating 'Enlighten' a new blood test that aims to identify 10 different cancers 🩸 💬 Michael Lewis, NIHR's Scientific Director for Innovation said 'We are proud to be funding this important trial in partnership with the Office for Life Sciences. This innovative test has the potential to improve early cancer detection simultaneously across a range of cancers, giving people a better chance of detection and then successful treatment. It's a great example of how research is supporting the government's mission to reduce the number of lives lost to the biggest killers.' Read more 👇

🎯Impact spotlight 🎯 The NIHR drives life-changing research for the health and wealth of our nation across our 4 I's: Impact, Inclusion, Innovation and Investment. This week, find out more about the impact of NIHR research and how it changes lives and improves quality of life for the nation. Read our Annual Report chapter which shares how NIHR supported-research has: ☁️ led to new policy to combat air pollution, creating healthier communities in Bradford 💻 trialled new digital tests for ADHD, improving and speeding up assessments 🔬 developed a new treatment for the most common type of advanced breast cancer …and much more 👇

Veterans often face health challenges stemming from their military service, including mental health conditions, musculoskeletal injuries and difficulties transitioning to civilian life. Research is needed to explore the effectiveness of community-based public health interventions in addressing these challenges, reducing health inequalities and improving long-term outcomes for veterans and their families. We're offering research funding to consider the effectiveness of these interventions. For more details and to apply, please see: https://lnkd.in/eYZhDfHP

Explore our July Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) news roundup below!👇 NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/eHG4FZTT NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/edgKYCTx NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) - https://lnkd.in/eM7ntffa NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/euiHdKCP NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/eRJUESC8 NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (Bristol BRC) - https://lnkd.in/eDf2hqDP Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - https://lnkd.in/etmVe_Eq NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/et7qiEMQ NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/e4fyNhjm NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/egFpaive NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/egJJtTKq NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/efz6r6vK NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/eV4jcBPu NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/e9GY4rxN NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre - https://lnkd.in/esaEFbJe NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - https://lnkd.in/ecrBwY6V Research at Leicester's Hospitals - https://lnkd.in/eNjTRgKy

🔬  New research reveals severely unwell mental health inpatient attitudes to wearable sensor technology Our study of 83 patients during acute psychiatric episodes provides important insights into technology acceptance during mental health crises. Key findings: – 65% would wear visible monitoring devices – 70% accept concealed sensors – 54% agree to continuous monitoring – Patients prefer everyday objects like watches and wristbands This research addresses a significant evidence gap. People with severe mental illness face 15-20 years shorter life expectancy, largely from preventable conditions that real-time monitoring could help address. The study shows patients engaged thoughtfully with complex questions about technology and privacy during their most vulnerable moments – challenging assumptions about capacity and interest in this population. For developers: Patient preferences differ from those with physical conditions - greater acceptance of visible devices but more caution about data sharing. For clinicians: These findings suggest new possibilities for remote monitoring and early intervention in mental healthcare. Read co-author Jeroen Bergmann's blog post here: https://lnkd.in/d5pSGxur Full paper: https://lnkd.in/dYW2jnFv #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #WearableTech #PatientCentredCare #HealthTech #MentalHealthResearch #NIHR

"This is such a milestone for premature babies!" Heather and Alice's son, Robin, was born 6 weeks early. Like many premature babies, Robin's lungs weren't fully developed and he needed breathing support. Taking part in research helped Robin breathe freely and brought hope to their family. As a Study Support Service Manager at the NIHR, Heather already understood the importance of medical studies. “I felt the best case scenario would be that being on the study would help Robin and his lungs, but even if it didn’t directly, I knew there would be valuable learnings for the future.” Read their story here: https://lnkd.in/e7Tw2Zw2 #BePartOfResearch