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Professor Philip Conaghan MBBS PhD FRACP FRCP 

Professor Philip Conaghan is an expert in musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Director of the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), a joint research partnership between LTHT and the Universities of Leeds and York, hosted by the Trust.

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Our work on musculoskeletal conditions has enabled early detection and intervention of disease, changing treatment strategies and pathways to vastly improve healthcare and health outcomes. 

Read Philip’s interview with Health Innovation Leeds

As Director of NIHR Leeds BRC, Philip oversees one of the 20 BRC’s that make up a national network of centres bringing together clinical research experts. The NIHR Leeds BRC fosters collaboration between LTHT and our internationally renowned university partners, attracting top scientists and clinical researchers. It provides an innovative environment for world-leading research, improving patients’ lives and contributing to the local and national economy.

Philip’s translational and clinical trial research programme aims to understand the causes of common joint problems and develop effective therapies. He has chaired NICE osteoarthritis clinical guidance committees and co-authored over 700 publications, including original research, reviews, and book chapters.

Philip has received numerous international research awards, such as the Carol Nachman Award for Rheumatology, the OARSI Clinical Research Award, and the Elise Jourdevant Prize.

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