New University of Bradford project announced
13th February 2024
Read about this on the University of Bradford website:
£5m project to ensure university research informs public policy decisions
Celebrate as One shortlists announced
06th October 2023
The Celebrate as One: Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership Awards 2023 shortlists have now been announced, including those nominated to win the 'Research initiative of the year' award.
You can see the full list of awards online:
The Yorkshire & Humber AHSN changes name
02nd October 2023
The Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has changed its name to Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber.
You can visit the Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber website to read more:
https://www.healthinnovationyh.org.uk/news/healthinnovationyh/
Yorkshire and Humber recruitment update shared
21st September 2023
The Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network has shared recruitment figures for 2022-2023, with over 115,000 people taking part in health and care research in our region.
Visit the NIHR website to read more:
New Born in Bradford (BiB) findings
27th July 2023
Visit the BiB website to read 'New research finds one-in-two healthcare attendances for breathing difficulties in Bradford could be triggered by breaches in daily air pollution limits':
Fast-track review of clinical trials announcement
23rd March 2021
The Health Research Authority’s new service offering a 50% faster research ethics committee review for non-COVID clinical trials in the UK is set to continue.
Find out more on the HRA website:
UK COVID-19 research passes one million participants
15th March 2021
Over one million participants have now taken part in COVID-19 research across the UK.
Read more on the NIHR website:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/uk-covid-19-research-passes-one-million-participants/27215
New review into use of health data for research and analysis
10th February 2021
The review will focus on the more efficient and safe use of health data for research and analysis for the benefit of patients and the healthcare sector.
Read more online: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-review-into-use-of-health-data-for-research-and-analysis
COVID-19: Novavax vaccine shows 89% efficacy in UK trials
29th January 2021
It has been announced that the Novavax vaccine has shown 89% efficacy in UK trials. The vaccine will need to be reviewed by regulators before it can be used.
You can read more about the Novavax trial, which recruited in Bradford and Leeds as well as nationally, on the BBC website:
NIHR issues final update on implementation of the Restart Framework
28th January 2021
You can read the current advice on the delivery of non-COVID research in the latest restarting research update.
You can find this update on the NIHR website:
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-issues-final-update-on-implementation-of-the-restart-framework/26717