Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has secured £140 million in external research funding over the past five years, supporting groundbreaking medical treatments. The Trust has recruited over 117,000 participants into 1,460 research projects, with contributions from healthtech and life sciences companies. These projects cover a wide range of innovations, including AI, advanced therapies, digital pathology, and experimental medicine.
The funding has come through a mix of industry partnerships, research grants, and commercial studies. This collaboration has allowed the Trust to surpass its recruitment targets, enrolling 17,000 more participants than its goal of 100,000, and it became the UK’s largest recruiter for cancer research last year.
The annual Research and Innovation Conference, taking place on 10 July, will showcase this progress, highlighting the Trust’s role in advancing healthcare through partnerships with both small enterprises and global corporations. The event will also feature over 70 speakers and workshops, focusing on how collaborations are driving future healthcare advancements.
Recent innovations being presented include a breakthrough in leukaemia treatment and AI-powered software that accelerates chest X-ray diagnostics. The Trust’s ongoing investments in infrastructure, including the Innovation Pop-Up and plans for the Old Medical School transformation, reflect its commitment to shaping the future of healthtech and life sciences.
Leeds’ expanding research network includes collaborations across Europe and the Middle East, with significant contributions from local partners such as NIHR.
