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The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) is one of the leading centres for clinical and applied health research in the UK. Our people-powered research has built a City of Research that fosters innovation and cutting-edge science.
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We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social

Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!

@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🚨 1 in 3 UK children aren't school ready — with a 10% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged regions.

New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:

Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
When @mrvinbradford.bsky.social met Monty! Today, we welcomed Gav and Tom along with MRVin's distant relative, Monty, who visited us from Newcastle GP Services.

Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@bibresearch.bsky.social is looking for Community Research Assistant to join their team and take on a key role in the BiBBS ACHIEVE study! 🌟

📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
Research for real life | Hidden Dangers at Home: all you need to know about Indoor Air Pollution
YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research
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October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)

Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty

📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Genomic sequencing at birth helped a baby in Sheffield get early treatment for a rare eye cancer. Incredible impact. 💙
We are proud to be part of this national trial.

More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...

#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
Baby with rare eye cancer diagnosed and receiving lifechanging treatment earlier after genomic sequencing at birth - Bradford Institute for Health Research
A boy born with a rare form of eye cancer, usually diagnosed in very young children, is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving
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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We had the privilege of hosting two AIM steering group members at BIHR! They interviewed our Research Fellow Alice Cunningham about disordered eating and eating disorders.
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Want to influence health research in Yorkshire and Humber? 🌟

Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!

We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.

Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00:
t.co/gWd6fgLNmY

📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). One of them, @arc-yharc.bsky.social, is hosted at @bthft.bsky.social

Find out more 👇
🎊 Major Investment Secured: We're incredibly proud that
@bthft.bsky.social
will host the
@arc-yharc.bsky.social

We'll be leading high-quality applied research from April 2026 to tackle pressing challenges and support the #NHS10YearPlan across our region. 🚀

🔗https://tinyurl.com/yhcj8dh3
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎉 Big news from @bibresearch.bsky.social!
We’re celebrating Prof Josie Dickerson & Prof Rosie McEachan, who’ve both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Uni of York.

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@profkepickett.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
Celebrating Excellence in Research: Josie Dickerson and Rosie McEachan Honoured with Visiting Professorships - Bradford Institute for Health Research
We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders from the Born in Bradford (BiB) research programme—Professor Josie Dickerson and Professor Rosie McEachan—who
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October 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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A big thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Primary Care Research Evening at @bihr.bsky.social!
We had inspiring talks, great food, & brilliant conversations about how research can change lives in primary care. Special thanks to our speakers and organisers — you made it happen!
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Louis Miller shares exciting updates on PRISM – new ways for patients to take part in research through primary care. #PrimaryCareInnovation #NIHR #BradfordCRDC
October 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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William, a research participant at NIHR Bradford & West Yorkshire CRDC, shares why he takes part:
“To help us learn for future generations.”
Grateful to all who contribute to research and progress.
#NIHR #ResearchMatters #FutureOfHealth
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Nearly there!! We're excited to welcome you all today. Hear from our Director, Prof Dinesh Saralaya about tonight's #PrimaryCareResearch event, 6pm-8.30pm at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We’re taking research to our communities!
@mrvinbradford.bsky.social is here to make research more accessible, inclusive & community-driven.

📍Catch all the highlights from the launch event:
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Driving Research Forward: MRVin Launches at Bradford Institute for Health Research - Bradford Institute for Health Research
On 24 September 2025, the Bradford Institute for Health Research officially launched its latest initiative to support community health research — the Mobile Research Vehicle, known as MRVin.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📢 Join our team as a Community Engagement Officer

This role focuses on co-designing and implementing engagement strategies, working closely with communities and partners.

📅 Closing Date: 8 October 2025
📨 Apply today: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
October 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Calling all GPs, Practice Managers & Practice Nurses! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
Want to learn more about research in primary care? Join us at @bihr.bsky.social on 8/10/25 for an evening of insights, networking, & tours of our facilities.
📍 Sovereign Lecture Theatre
🕕 6–8:30PM
🍽️ Dinner included
🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/4pvoFMW
September 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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📣Ready to develop your research skills? Join our Lunch & Learn on 8 Oct, 12:30-1:30pm to learn about the NIHR Healthcare Professionals Internship.

Guest speaker: Prof Sam Debbage, Director of the Yorkshire & Humber NIHR HCP Internship Programme

🔗https://tinyurl.com/2by27695
October 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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📣Join us for an exciting Lunch & Learn that explores innovative, creative approaches to stroke rehabilitation research.

🔗Book your place here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The Art of Movement: Using Creativity in the ADAPT Study to Support Different Types of Stroke Survivors to Stand and Move More Throughout the Day

📅 Date: 1st October 2025
🕐 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
🔗Book your place here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#childrenfirst
The latest "Child of the North" report provides a robust set of recommendations to improve school-based mental health support.

See the infographic and explore the guides with practical steps: n8research.org.uk/research-foc...
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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📢New Lunch & Learn! On 1st October,
Dr Jess Johansson will discuss her work with the ADAPT study, which uses creativity to help stroke survivors improve their movement.

Don't miss it! 🔗https://tinyurl.com/wd3h3ujt
September 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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We are pleased to celebrate the Mobile Research Vehicle
launch event today at @cityofresearch.bsky.social


We’re looking forward to use MRVin — a mobile, electric research unit designed to bring health research directly into communities across Bradford and West Yorkshire.
September 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM