Jack Sargeant

Swansea’s Mark Walters is skydiving to raise £1,000 for diabetes research at LDC! “Diabetes has affected my life & my family in so many ways", explains Mark, who will be taking the plunge in October. 🔗To read more & donate: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/swan… #DiabetesResearch

We’re excited to welcome Prof Leigh Breen to #TeamLDC as Professor of Translational Physiology! He brings expert knowledge in exercise, nutrition & muscle ageing, boosting our research into metabolic health, obesity & type 2 diabetes. Starts 1 June! 🔗leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/prof…

We particularly welcome applications from researchers in the areas of Implementation Science, mHealth, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Trials and Multiple Long-Term Conditions.

Looking for a new career opportunity? We are advertising for Professors, Associate Professors and Research Fellows: jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1039… jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1039… jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1062… Closing date: 10th Nov

South Asian and living with type 2 diabetes in Leicestershire? Interested in a research study to see if you can lose body fat and improve your fitness levels through diet and exercise? The COMBINE trial might be right for you! Find out more by visiting: leicesterlifestyleresearch.org.uk/studies-blog/c…

The BariEx study investigates how 30 minutes of exercise affects blood sugar levels after bariatric surgery. John Pick, a participant said: "I think these trials are very important to progress medicine." Read more: bit.ly/3uSeWc5 @DrLouisaHerring #WorldObesityDay2024

Tune in to @Ady_Dayman's Breakfast Show on @BBCLeicester tomorrow (Friday) to hear Dr Louisa Herring (@Reggielouisa) talk about our new, first-of-its-kind #health app, Steps4Health! To read more, visit: bit.ly/4bBcJST

Congrats to all involved! Amazing news 👏🏼

Today is the start of #ObesityAwarenessWeek #Obesity is a common condition but is often misunderstood and under-treated. For chances to take part in clinical #research into potential new treatments sign up to Leicester's Research Registry: leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/educat… @LeicResearch

@hmlyoungphysio @LDC_tweets You don’t need to thank me. You’ve been (and are) brilliant and this an amazing outcome for all the hard work!

7. Embed yourself in a great team, I’ve had such great support from @LDC_tweets and @jack_sargeant to deliver my small part of this brilliant trial

The @KidneyBeamTrial has been my first experience as a PI on a multi-centre trial. It’s been a great experience, I’ve learnt a lot and it’s great to see it publish in @LancetDigitalH today. Here’s a quick thread on what I’ve learnt… thelancet.com/journals/landi…

Let's begin #EndDiabetesStigma by acknowledging the hurdles faced by people living with diabetes. @EDEN_Leicester is dedicated to reducing stereotypes & empowering HCPs. Reach out for education on topics like diabetes & mental health, weight stigma & ending bias #WorldDiabetesDay

So delighted to see our PhD student @GoldneyJono recent paper up in lights at #EASD2023 during @professorcm superb Presidential Address @LDC_tweets @uniofleicester @LeicResearch @kamleshkhunti @LeicesterBRC

We would like to congratulate five #NIHRLeicesterBRC members, who have been made Professors by @uniofleicester They are  @C_Edwardson, Professor David Webb, Professor David Adlam, @a_Saratzis and Professor Chris Talbot @leic_hospital 👏👏 @LDC_tweets

Excited to welcome @bbcemt to @LDC_tweets @Leic_hospital today for filming of participants & researchers involved in the incredible #NIHRleicesterBRC RESET For Remission trial for patients with #type2diabetes. Hear Gulninder talking about her experience @ 6.30pm #BePartofResearch

I’m still looking for a clincial research fellow to do a PHD with a NIH funded study using HCL to restore awareness of hypoglycaemia - no research experience needed- all training provided @ABCDiab @youngdiab @LDC_tweets @WilmotEmma @parthaskar #DUK2023 nhsjobs.com/job/-v5250877?…

Congratulations to @hmlyoungphysio who has been awarded an NIHR Advanced Fellowship!🎉 The experienced #research #physiotherapist's work will focus on creating an adaptable and holistic exercise programme to support vulnerable people with multiple long term health conditions.

Suleman Nagdi MBE DL lives with #type2diabetes so decided to join the DETA #research study to help him manage the condition. “My sugar count has reduced, leading to weight loss & other benefits for my heart & kidneys.” Learn more about the DETA study: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/themes/lifesty…

We’re looking for a medical practitioner with an interest and expertise in #Diabetes & #Endocrinology or #Obesity #WeightManagement #research to join the #NIHRLeicesterBRC as a Clinical Research Fellow. Closes this Sunday. @uniofleicester @NIHRCommunity jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/7614…

There's not long left to apply for our #PhD studentships! We have projects available across our #cardiovascular, #infection & #respiratory, #lifestyle, #cancer, #environment and #data themes. Closing date: 23 April 2023 For more info visit: le.ac.uk/study/research…

Deadline extension - 23rd April! Do you have a keen interest in measuring the physical behaviours of cancer patients in order to predict and assess fatigue then please apply below: