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Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey

Hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · health · EN · 10 episodes

About this Podcast:

This podcast series focuses on the human stories behind groundbreaking discoveries. It sheds light on the personal journeys of researchers and patients involved in major medical advancements, such as kidney transplants, AI-powered heart failure detection, and personalised cancer treatments. Through engaging and emotional conversations, it captures the challenges, hopes, and motivations driving innovation, emphasising that medical progress isn’t just about research—it’s about making a real difference in people’s lives.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

17%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey about?

This podcast series focuses on the human stories behind groundbreaking discoveries. It sheds light on the personal journeys of researchers and patients involved in major medical advancements, such as kidney transplants, AI-powered heart failure detection, and personalised cancer treatments.

Who hosts Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey?

Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey is hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The show has published 10 episodes to date.

What has Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Kidney Transplants, Diversity, And Building Trust" (23 July 2025, 28 minutes), "Parkinsons, Augmented Reality, And A Future At Home" (16 July 2025, 27 minutes), and "Vaccines That Fight Cancer" (9 July 2025, 14 minutes).

How often does Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey publish?

Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 10 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey?

Booking probability for Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey?

The strongest fits for Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey are Health & Wellness Services and Scientific Research & Development. Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey has a health audience.

About the host

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust hosts Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey, a health show with 10 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #9

    Kidney Transplants, Diversity, And Building Trust

    Jul 23, 202528 minS1

    <p>Dr Sunil Daga opens up about the urgent need for more kidney donors, the rise in dialysis patients, and why research must better reflect the UK’s diverse communities. This episode explores how building trust and...

  • Episode #8

    Parkinsons, Augmented Reality, And A Future At Home

    Jul 16, 202527 minS1

    <p>Can high-tech glasses help people with Parkinson’s stay independent for longer? Professor Rory O’Connor and physiotherapist Caroline Gill explore the promise of augmented reality in rehabilitation—offering patients...

  • Episode #7

    Vaccines That Fight Cancer

    Jul 9, 202514 minS1

    <p>Personalised cancer vaccines are no longer a dream. Professor Chris Twelves takes us inside the cutting-edge research happening in Leeds, where tailored treatments are being developed to train the immune system to...

  • Episode #6

    Can An Algorithm Predict A Stroke?

    Jul 2, 202522 minS1

    <p>Dr Ramesh Nadarajah leads a groundbreaking trial using machine learning to detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AF)—a hidden heart condition that dramatically increases stroke risk. Hear how new tech is helping...

  • Episode #5

    Using Injectable Chilli Peppers To Reduce Pain

    Jun 25, 202528 minS1

    <p>Arthritis affects millions—but there’s hope. Professor Phil Conaghan shares some of the research that’s being done in Leeds into reducing pain- which includes the use of chilli peppers. He also shares how to keep...

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  • Episode #4

    AI And The Future Of Breast Screening

    Jun 18, 202528 minS1

    <p>Join Dr Nisha Sharma as she explains how artificial intelligence is revolutionising breast screening. With a national role in reshaping screening guidelines, Dr Sharma discusses how AI is helping clinicians catch...

  • Episode #2

    The Scan That Saved Susan's Life

    Jun 11, 202520 minS1

    <p>When Susan took up an invite for a lung health check, she didn’t expect to be told she had early-stage cancer. Now cancer-free, she shares her story alongside Professor Matt Callister and Suzanne Rogerson, as they...

  • Episode #1

    Shattering Kidney Tumours Without a Scalpel

    Jun 11, 202521 minS1

    <p>Meet Professor Tze Min Wah, who performed the world’s first non-invasive procedure to destroy kidney tumours using sound waves, and Michael Wright, whose life was changed by it. Discover the science of...

  • Episode #3

    Saving Lives Before Birth

    Jun 11, 202533 minS1

    <p>Mr Nigel Simpson shares how Leeds became one of the first hospitals to open a clinic dedicated to preventing preterm births. Discover how genetic testing at birth and anonymous health data is giving researchers new...

  • Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey

    Medical Breakthroughs: The research journey trailer

    May 21, 20251 minS1

    <p>Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey is a new podcast from Leeds Teaching</p><p>Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), sharing the powerful and emotional stories behind some of the UK’s most significant medical advances...

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