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
Understanding children through caregiver insight
Thursday 17 September 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
Parents and caregivers often notice the small changes in their child long before anyone else. From sensing when a child is seriously unwell to concerns around vaccines and medical advice, their instincts can be surprisingly powerful — but are they always right?
In this engaging talk, Professor Damian Roland explores what research tells us about parental intuition, when it can be trusted, and when it can sometimes be misleading. Drawing on real-world examples and clinical experience, he examines how healthcare professionals and families can work together to better understand and support children’s health.
Click here to registerLiving with lupus and other connective tissue disorders
Thursday 1 October 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
Dr Shireen Shaffu, Consultant Rheumatologist, will explore how research is shaping the future of care for people living with lupus and other connective tissue disorders.
Dr Shaffu has extensive expertise in connective tissue diseases and has led numerous clinical research studies aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of these complex autoimmune conditions.
She will discuss:
How these developments are shaping the future of rheumatology services
What connective tissue diseases are, including lupus
The clinical trials currently taking place
How research is helping to improve treatments and patient care
Click here to registerPreventing Multiple Organ Failure
Thursday 19 November 2026
- Online(Microsoft Teams)
- 6pm to 7:30pm
The session will be delivered by Professor Gavin Murphy, British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Leicester and an internationally recognised academic cardiac surgeon. Professor Murphy leads groundbreaking research into preventing organ injury during and after surgery and has received national and international awards for his contributions to cardiothoracic surgery and clinical research.
Whether you have a personal interest in this topic, care for someone with a serious illness, work in healthcare, or are simply curious about the latest medical advances, this is an excellent opportunity to hear from one of the UK’s leading experts.
Register now to secure your free place.
Click here to register