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Leeds Leads Research

Some of the world’s leading scientists and researchers are based here in Leeds actively working on new drug discoveries, better treatments and ultimately cures for health conditions that affect individuals and communities in Leeds and Yorkshire.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is currently running over 12,000 clinical trials with over 800 patients involved – we want to make sure as many patients as possible have the opportunity to be a part of a trial here in Leeds.

We are committed to funding research and innovation that has the potential to change outcomes for patients.

Research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is leading medical research throughout Yorkshire, the UK and the world

With your support we can do even more to help patients and their families, giving them hope for the future.

A gift in your Will will fund the research that can help discover better treatments, better care and, ultimately, cures. 

Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will today

 

Jack's Story

Watch Jack's story:

Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at just 4-years-old, a severe and progressive muscle-wasting disease.

Now 10, Jack is part of a drug trial at the Leeds Children's Hospital Clinical Research Facility, this is one glimmer of hope for his family to help find better treatments and ultimately a cure for little boys like him.

The only way doctors can help Jack and other children like him is through research. With a legacy gift to the Leeds Leads Research Fund, you can help keep hope alive for families like Jack’s 

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Jacob’s Story

Watch Jacob's story:

Jacob was diagnosed with Leukaemia at 14 years old, doctors told him he had a 86% chance of survival. Unfortunately, not every child who is diagnosed with cancer will be as lucky as Jacob.

By leaving a gift in your will to the Leeds Leads Research Fund, you can help fund life-saving research at your local NHS hospitals.

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Our projects:

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Leeds Hospitals Charity is funding a full-time clinical research fellow, and a part-time clinical research nurse to conduct a feasibility clinical trial with the aim of making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Education for Advancing Diagnostics in Giant Cell Arteritis

Education for Advancing Diagnostics in Giant Cell Arteritis

GCA is extremely serious because it can lead to permanent blindness and complications such as a heart attack or stroke. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

The British Osteonecrosis Study (BONES)

The British Osteonecrosis Study (BONES)

This study is looking at the bone health of teenagers and young adults with leukaemia. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Improving understanding of the treatment of breast cancer

Improving understanding of the treatment of breast cancer

The study aims to better inform patients and to enable treatment tailoring to improve outcomes. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Forcing brain cancer cells to be more vulnerable to treatment

Forcing brain cancer cells to be more vulnerable to treatment

Investigating the cell cycle, how they multiply and what makes them resistant chemotherapy and radiotherapy Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Immunotherapy as a treatment for endometrial cancer

Immunotherapy as a treatment for endometrial cancer

Leeds Hospitals Charity have awarded £5,000 for laboratory resources and equipment to support research into a new type of cancer treatment Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Assessing kidney transplant health

Assessing kidney transplant health

Dr Andrew Lewington was awarded £90,000 by Leeds Hospitals Charity to develop an entirely novel diagnostic approach to assess kidney transplant health. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Updated: 23rd December, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

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    Local charities fund Canadian Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects in Leeds

    In collaboration with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, your donations have helped us fund Leila’s International Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Alberta in Canada.

  • Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

    Charity funded learning mentors give young people with cancer the opportunity to continue learning in hospital

    For children and young adults on the wards, the mentors offer engagement sessions, including art, music, and other activities to encourage social interaction.

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    Fundraiser - Leeds Cancer Centre

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  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Help us raise £5 million to build a specialist Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care Centre in Leeds.

  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    The Leeds Marathon is back after 20 years and is being renamed the ‘Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon’ in honour of rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow MBE

  • The People's Woodland

    The People's Woodland

    in partnership with Leeds City Council, we are creating a fantastic new greenspace for the people of Leeds to enjoy.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    We are the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals. We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    There’s 7 prizes to win every single week, with all other funds used to support hospitals in Leeds.

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    Standard Funding Application

    Application form for all non-research projects

  • Applying for Standard Funding

    Applying for Standard Funding

    We work closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to ensure funding is awarded to projects that will have the most impact on patient care and wellbeing, making best use of charitable donations.

  • Sponsor the Sparkle

    Sponsor the Sparkle

    Thank you for making our hospitals SPARKLE this Christmas!

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    Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Take on Yorkshire's three highest peaks and support our NHS Heroes!

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