Loughborough University staff help community

Staff at Loughborough University's been helping the local community during the coronavirus outbreak.

They have delivered vital PPE equipment to Loughborough Hospital to help NHS staff which included gloves, face masks and disposable aprons.

Research expertise has also been provided by a number of Professor's during the pandemic.

Professor Mark Lewis, Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, specialises in musculoskeletal biology and has been working closely with the Government to identify resources, equipment and skilled personnel to support the implementation of COVID-19 testing centres across the UK.

This initiative is also being supported by a wider team of colleagues at Loughborough who have expertise in numerous disciplines including science and engineering.

In addition, Professor Lewis and colleagues from the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine have been supporting the continuation of important NHS activities by keeping their clinics open where needed.

Julie Turner, Strategic Scientific Development Officer at the University commented: “The University has really pulled together to help with the fight against COVID-19. Whether that is through research, valuable laboratory equipment, time or expertise, it is lovely to see everyone working together.”

Chief Operating Officer Richard Taylor added: “It’s heartening to see colleagues at Loughborough University help the NHS at such a crucial time, and to be at the forefront of discovering new insights and technologies which could help those fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m extremely proud of all my colleagues and hope we can continue to support both the government and medical workers across the country and beyond.”