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In March 2023, Leeds Children’s Hospital and the University of Leeds, announced the launch of the CHORAL (Children’s Health Outcomes Research at Leeds) Research Centre.

This £5 million research partnership, delivered over five years, will be the biggest research programme ever undertaken by the hospital.

Leeds Hospitals Charity is providing £2.6 million in initial funding to support vital new research projects that will be undertaken at the centre, joining forces with the University of Leeds who are also investing £2.4 million and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who have provided £500,000 to help kickstart the research programme. 

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READ MORE: Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch new research centre

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Meet Dulcie

 "I don’t really like the treatment, but I love seeing the doctors and nurses at the hospital and I know it’s helping me kick cancer's butt! When my mummy told me I was going to be part of the trial I said, "I’m helping other children with cancer aren’t I, mummy?""

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Read more: CHORAL Medical Research: Dulcie's Story

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Meet the Team

 

“I am incredibly excited to launch the CHORAL Research programme here in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to establish a world-leading research centre in the city, led by Leeds Children’s Hospital. Through a clear focus on child health, the CHORAL team will deliver truly transformative research to improve the lives of future generations of children in Yorkshire, and beyond."

Professor Adam Glaser, Director of the CHORAL Research Centre

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READ MORE: CHORAL Research Centre: Meet the Team

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Leeds Hospitals Charity is part of the Association of Medical Research Charities. We’re committed to investing in high-quality research that has the potential to positively impact on patients in Leeds and beyond. Our research management processes ensure robust scrutiny of research funding in line with AMRC expectations.