Research & Innovation Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

🌟 Kickstarting the year with innovation & inspiration! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share the first edition of the R&I Newsletter for the year! 🎉 Dive into incredible stories of groundbreaking research and remarkable achievements that are transforming lives. ✨ Spotlight on innovation: A huge congratulations to Professor Chris Gale and Dr Ramesh Nadarajah for their pioneering trial to help doctors identify more individuals at risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). 💡👏 🎖 Honours and Recognition: Dr Kerrie Davies MBE has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours! 🏅 This well-deserved recognition celebrates her extraordinary contributions—an inspiration to us all. 💬 And there’s even more to discover in this edition. Happy reading! 📖✨ Ed Vital Ai Lyn Tan Maria Paton Klaus Witte Bashar Al-Qaisieh sapna puppala Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health Innovation Leeds University of Leeds #Innovation #Research

At LTHT Research & Innovation, our staff are part of driving exciting changes that make a real difference to healthcare and patient outcomes. Our team are helping transform the NHS and help create a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Whether you’re passionate about research, innovation, or delivering exceptional patient care, LTHT offers opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact. Discover more about our work: https://lnkd.in/gWSxCPbw #TransformHealthcare #NHSJobs #CareerInHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation Ai Lyn Tan Richard Evans Dr Helen Radford Steve Rose

Great to see the amazing collaborative working between researchers and clinicians across University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and beyond at the official launch of the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) RadNet Radiation Research Centre of Excellence today. Fantastic insights and support for patient experience, including a message from LTHT Chief Executive Phil Wood and presentations from Catherine Elliott Director of Research and Partnerships at CRUK, RadNet lead David Sebag-Montefiore, Esther Wakeman (she/her) Chief Executive of Leeds Hospitals Charity and Deputy Vice Chancellor to the university Professor Hai-Sui Yu. Great to hear all of the inspiring and talks on the important work being done in #radiotherapy and #cancer treatment on this excellent medical research endeavour. Sarah Brown Pete Wheatstone Bashar Al-Qaisieh Ane Appelt Adrian Crellin CBE. FRCP. FRCR Philips Elekta

Great news! The UK charity sector is seeing a global rise in people wanting to give to medical research. Yesterday, Rebecca Baldaro-Booth, Head of Grants Leeds Hospitals Charity joined 70 charities at an event organised by the Association of Medical Research Charities at the House of Commons. Sponsored by George Freeman, MP, and with Baroness Merron speaking, the event highlighted collaboration in medical research amid a growing health crisis. Leeds Hospitals Charity showcased LTHT’s innovative research projects: Dr Rachael Jablonski’s facial prosthetics work and Dr Nisha Sharma’s AI breast screening trials. Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Ms Carin Van Doorn also presented The Gerlis Project, co-funded by Heart Research UK, to improve understanding of congenital heart conditions. 💡 Together, we’re driving hope through research🎉#Charity #Research #Healthcare

Good to hear from Jayne Armstrong MS Calderdale Group Society who's inspiring story we shared previously. Jayne, who has multiple sclerosis, took part in the digital resilience course developed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and then undertook a 100km trek across the Sahara desert in 2024. Below are some amazing photos from her adventure she shared with us from her incredible journey. Congratulations Jayne 🏅 You can see Jayne's interview with the BBC recorded before her adventure here ➡️https://lnkd.in/gRybbrSG MS Society

🌟 Call for Abstracts: LTHT R&I Conference 2025! 🌟 We’re excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for the upcoming LTHT R&I Conference on 10 July 2025! This event will bring together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to showcase groundbreaking research, innovation, and advancements in patient care within the NHS. 📅 Key Dates: 🗓️ Call for Abstracts Opens: 20 December 2024 🗓️ Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2025 – 12:00 PM 💡 We welcome submissions from all staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on topics such as: 🔬 Innovative treatments and technologies 📈 Improving patient outcomes and experience 💻 Digital transformation in healthcare 🤝 Patient-centred care and clinical research 🚀 Advancing health research delivery 📌 Don’t miss your opportunity to share your work with peers 🖋️ For more information on the guidelines and how to submit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eptUUAyb Spread the word and tag your colleagues! 📢 #NHSResearch #Innovation #R&IConference2025 #PatientCare

AI Meets Medicine: Strategies, Start-ups and Corporate Innovation: 📅 6 February 🕘 9:30 - 14:30 📍 Nexus, Discovery Way, Leeds Hear from industry leaders in AI-powered medical technology, regulators and academics from Leeds University Business School about the strategic challenges faced in commercialising AIaMD innovations. https://lnkd.in/eWjXjMaD

🌟 Explore the World of Research & Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! 🌟 Join us for R&I Week 2025 starting 17 Feb! We have an exciting line-up of events showcasing the incredible work happening across research and innovation at LTHT: Exhibition: 📍 Bexley Wing, St James’s University Hospital Leeds Hospitals Charity will be hosting an exhibition for early career researchers. Stop by to explore research funding opportunities and how to get involved. 🏥 Nurses’ Stalls: 📍 Bexley Wing, St James’s University Hospital Discover the Trust’s dedication to research, learn about clinical trial phases, funding opportunities, and setting up trials at LTHT. 💡 Innovation Pop Up Open Day: 📍 Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street 🗓 19 February Pop by to see how the Innovation Pop Up can support your ideas! ❓ askR&I Session: 📍 Research and Innovation Centre, St James’s University Hospital 🗓 20 February Have questions? Speak directly with our R&I team for guidance and insights. 🤝 Engagement Stalls: Meet the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Team & NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre to learn about their vital work. ✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect, explore, and engage! #ResearchAndInnovation #ClinicalTrials #InnovationInHealthcare #Leeds

Groundbreaking medical milestone in Leeds! Surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have made history with a revolutionary procedure- removing a skull base tumour through the eye socket using a minimally invasive technique. Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, is the first person in the UK to undergo this pioneering surgery, performed by Mr Asim Sheikh and Mr Jiten Parmar. Using a flexible endoscope, they accessed the tumour through a tiny 1.5cm incision on her eyelid—avoiding the need for large incisions or removing parts of the skull. This innovation marks a new era in skull base surgery, offering patients faster recovery times and less invasive options. Full story➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQK8qwNg 👏 A huge step forward for medical science and patient care! #MedicalInnovation #LeedsTeachingHospitals #GroundbreakingSurgery #PatientCare #HealthcareAdvancements

In Research & Innovation, patients are at the heart of everything we do. Their involvement drives the breakthroughs that shape the future of healthcare. Last year, over 20,000 patients took part in research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Their contributions helped us explore new treatments, improve care, and address some of the biggest challenges in medicine. Research is more than science it’s about people making a real difference. By participating, patients become partners in transforming healthcare for future generations. #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #ResearchMatters Ai Lyn Tan Dr Helen Radford Richard Evans Hanif Ismail