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Cancer blood test detection research rolls out to 60 practices in Devon

  • February 4th 2026
A pilot project analysing routine blood tests to help GPs identify early warning signs of cancer has expanded to 60 GP practices across Devon and launched in Liverpool.

Researchers quantify role of reducing obesity in preventing common conditions

  • February 4th 2026
Researchers have quantified the role of obesity as a shared cause of multiple long-term conditions, showing how weight reduction could help prevent diseases from accumulating.

Clinical leadership for NHS cancer register

  • January 29th 2026
NIHR Exeter BRC is providing clinical leadership for the NHS cancer register, helping to ensure high-quality data to support cancer research and improved patient outcomes.

NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes: Apply now

  • January 22nd 2026
Applications are now open for the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes, celebrating outstanding leadership by researchers and research delivery professionals who are shaping the future of health and care research.

Have your say: what matters most in hip replacement surgery?

  • January 16th 2026
NIHR Exeter BRC is inviting patients and members of the public to share what matters most to them in hip replacement surgery to help shape future research.

Exeter at the heart of new £250k NHS diabetes data project

  • January 15th 2026
NIHR Exeter BRC is playing a central role in a new £250k NHS diabetes data project designed to improve research capability and understanding of diabetes care.

Applications are now open for the HDR UK–Wellcome Biomedical Vacation Scholarship

  • January 13th 2026
Applications are now open for the HDR UK–Wellcome Biomedical Vacation Scholarship, giving students the chance to gain hands-on experience in health data science research.

International research breakthrough for remote Alzheimer’s testing

  • January 5th 2026
Researchers supported by NIHR Exeter BRC have contributed to an international breakthrough in remote Alzheimer’s testing, with potential to improve early diagnosis and access to assessment.

Menopause hormone therapy does not appear to impact dementia risk

  • December 22nd 2025
New research supported by NIHR Exeter BRC suggests that menopause hormone therapy does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, providing reassurance for patients and clinicians.

Exeter patient first in UK to trial new 3D imaging technology for rheumatoid arthritis

  • December 11th 2025
This article reports on the first UK patient to trial the Adaptix Ortho350 3D imaging system for rheumatoid arthritis in Exeter, offering earlier diagnosis and improved joint visualisation.

Exeter renews collaboration agreement with Arab-American University Palestine

  • December 10th 2025
This article announces the renewal of the collaboration between Exeter and the Arab-American University in Palestine, reinforcing joint genomic research efforts and shared commitment to reduce healthcare inequalities.

Predicting who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes, as new drugs now available

  • December 10th 2025

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