Join us for our Marvellous Medicine Talks – an educational series conducted online every month by the Patient and Community Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL).
Each month, one of our expert medical consultants takes the virtual stage to share insights from their specialist field, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of medicine and research.
From exploring the latest breakthroughs in treatment and diagnosis to learning how medicine affects everyday life, these talks are designed to spark interest and foster open conversations about health and wellbeing.
The sessions are free to attend, and we warmly welcome members of the public to join us from the comfort of their own homes. We make time at the end of each talk to answer questions from our audience. Please note we do not record the sessions for confidentiality reasons.
Register below for upcoming events
Viruses in Pregnancy: What Everyone Should Know
Thursday 16 April 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
Join our Consultant Virologist, Dr Julian Tang, for an informative public talk on: “Viruses in Pregnancy: What Everyone Should Know”
Learn how common infections during pregnancy — including rubella, chickenpox, CMV, parvovirus B19, and Zika — can affect unborn babies, and what families should be aware of.
Breathless or Coughing? Know When It’s Serious
Thursday 21 May 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
Not every cough or spell of breathlessness is cause for alarm — but some symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. How can you tell the difference?
Join us for an informative and practical session with our consultant respiratory physician, Dr Fasihul Khan, as he breaks down common chest symptoms, including shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest tightness, and wheezing. He’ll explore what’s likely harmless, what may need medical attention, and the red flags that mean you should seek help promptly.
Click Here to RegisterThe truth about Tuberculosis
Thursday 18 June 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
Tuberculosis (TB) is often misunderstood — surrounded by outdated myths, uncertainty, and unnecessary fear. So what’s the real story?
Join us online for an eye-opening and informative session exploring the facts about TB: how it spreads, who is at risk, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated today.
The talk will be delivered by our respiratory consultant, Dr Pranabashis Haldar, who will provide clear, expert insight and answer common questions about this important condition.
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