Willows Health Research, with a patient population exceeding 65,000 individuals across Leicestershire and Loughborough, stands as the largest primary care research group in the East Midlands.
With over 50% of our patients from ethnic minority backgrounds and our sites located across areas of varying economic prosperity in the two counties, our patient demographics uniquely position us to foster inclusive research participation. Our presence in diverse communities ensures equitable access to research opportunities for all, reflecting our commitment to representation within historically underrepresented populations.
We have maintained a 7-year collaboration with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Willows Health Research has achieved RSI Level 4 Leadership Status, a testament to our strong commitment to academic research. Additionally, we have taken pride in our collaborations within commercial research, partnering with esteemed organizations such as AstraZeneca, GSK, and Sanofi.
Achievements
- RSI Level 4 Leadership status
- Recipient of Research Reset programme award.
- Recruited the first patient globally during AstraZeneca’s TACKLE study, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Randomised the first patient during AstraZeneca’s LOGOS study.
- Long-standing 7-year relationship with NIHR.
- Over 50% of our research engagement has been from ethnic minority patients in the 2023/2024 cycle.
Team
Professor Rishabh Prasad
Clinical Lead
Professor Tariq Kapasi
Principal Investigator
Professor Fahad Rizvi
Principal Investigator
Kieran Mann
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
Professor Philippe B. Wilson
Chief Scientific Officer
Administration
Arjun Purohit
Research Assistant and Administrator
Rajvinder Kaur
Research Administrator
Willows Health Research is involved in many studies. This list will be updated as studies complete and as new studies become available to our patients.
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More studies will be added when completed expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.
How to get involved?
Patients meeting the criteria for research studies are notified via mail, text message, or email. If you’re a patient with us and believe you’re eligible for a specific trial but have not received communication, please contact your GP’s reception team to provide your information to the research team. We will assess your eligibility and reach out to you accordingly.
Interested in collaborating with Willows Health Research?
Willows Health Research is always looking to participate in exciting new research opportunity. If you’re an organisation who wishes to work with Willows Health, send us an email: llricb-lc.wh.research@nhs.net