Research & Innovation Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

15/05/2023

We believe that it is important to be at the cutting-edge of innovation and technology to ensure we continue to provide the very best treatment and care for our patients.

Our new film showcases some of the health technologies that are being trialled and tested in our hospitals by our Research & Innovation Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust team:

This film celebrates some of the pioneering technologies and treatments being undertaken at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

05/05/2023

A man from West Yorkshire has been given a new lease of life after receiving the world's first histotripsy treatment at Leeds Cancer Centre. | ITV News Calendar

18/04/2023

We're recruiting for a Senior Communications Officer to join the Trust's Research and Innovation department, working in the Business Development and Innovation Team.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading NHS Trusts for Research and Innovation. The post holder will be an integral part of the communications team responsible for supporting the delivery of an effective internal and external communications service to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the delivery of its vision, goals and objectives for Research and Innovation.
Find out more and apply online at: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-DRI-0075

30/03/2023

A World first procedure to target and destroy kidney tumour took place Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Anthony Harris aged 73 from Castleford was the first patient in the World to receive this novel approach to the treatment of a kidney tumour. Following an overnight stay for observation, Mr Harris was able to return home and continue recovery.

The procedure was performed in Leeds, UK, by Professor Tze Min Wah, Professor of Interventional Radiology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
This pioneering treatment approach uses the novel science of histotripsy, a form of therapeutic focused ultrasound. This destroys tumours without the need for invasive incisions or needles entering the patient’s body.

This marked the initial treatment in the Histosonics sponsored “CAIN” Trial, which represents a significant milestone for kidney cancer treatment with histotripsy as a needle-less technology and a paradigm shift from this point onwards for kidney cancer treatment generally.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3G3SCyD

27/03/2023

Congratulations to Dr Rani Khatib and colleagues on their highly commended at the HSJ Partnership Awards which took place last Thursday. The collaboration Dr Khatib has been leading on with Boehringer Ingelheim was highly commended in the Best Pharmaceutical Partnership category.

Together, the Trust and Boehringer Ingleheim have been working collaboratively to reduce cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes after a heart attack, and have established an innovative combined cardiology and diabetes service for patients. The holistic approach has lowered the risk of further health issues, reduced the number of appointments and improved patient satisfaction.

This collaboration demonstrates how we are able to help transform care and create a more sustainable healthcare service. Huge congratulations to the team that made this possible. Well done.

19/03/2023

800 mums from across Leeds are now part of the Born and Bred in Leeds research, this study led by the maternity research team will support the health of mums and families for years to come. https://bit.ly/3ln7UqZ

14/03/2023

In this spotlight article, Gemma Bassindale Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Highly Specialist Cardiac Scientist shares her career story and what a typical week looks like.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/conversation-gemma-bassindale-highly-specialist

13/03/2023

This week marks the beginning of 2023. Read the first of a series of spotlight features on healthcare scientists Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust discussing how science and technology is vital.

https://medium.com/-tr.researchcomms/from-music-student-to-clinical-healthcare-scientist-meet-jane-freeman-383a1f5d16a2

08/03/2023

On the Northern Health Science Alliance with N8 Research Partnership have shared the list of . The list features more than 200 women who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in their chosen fields to mark International Women’s Day.

Featured on this list are:

Dame Linda Pollard, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Chair

Jane Freeman, Clinical Academic Fellow in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leeds, and Honorary Clinical Scientist in microbiology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and an Health Education England NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)ICA Clinical Lecturer

Kerrie Ann Davies, Clinical Scientist at HCAILeeds, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Lead Scientific Advisor at the UKHSA and co-chair of Leeds Female Leaders

Jennifer Ratner, Medical Microbiology researcher at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
https://www.n8research.org.uk/northinnovationwomen-2023-list-revealed/

06/03/2023

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new £5 million research centre in Leeds.

CHORAL, which stands for Children’s Health Outcomes Research at Leeds, is a partnership venture between the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Leeds and Leeds Children's Hospital.

Thanks to your donations, Leeds Hospitals Charity has provided over £2.6 million to support vital new research projects that will be undertaken at the centre over the next five years.



The research, led by Professor Adam Glaser and his team, will tackle key areas where research can improve outcomes for young patients, including childhood cancer, children’s mental health and life-threatening illnesses.

Read more about the difference CHORAL can make to poorly children across our region https://bit.ly/3J9zfGk

19/12/2022

Happy Christmas from The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Research and Innovation Choir.
https://youtu.be/sTriT926HwM