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Exeter leads rare disease global genetic testing project, improving access and saving young lives

May 6th 2026

At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk

May 6th 2026

NIHR Exeter BRC researchers contribute to global call to tackle antifungal resistance

April 16th 2026

NIHR Exeter BRC researchers have contributed to a global call to tackle antifungal resistance, highlighting the need for greater awareness, research and coordinated action.

New cause for diabetes in babies found in non-coding genes

April 13th 2026

Researchers have discovered a new genetic cause of diabetes in babies, revealing how changes in non-coding genes can play a key role in early disease development.

Professor Helen Dawes awarded NIHR Senior Investigator status

March 27th 2026

Professor Helen Dawes has been awarded NIHR Senior Investigator status, recognising her outstanding leadership and contribution to clinical rehabilitation research at the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre.

Exeter-led international collaboration awarded £4.5 million to tackle deadly fungal disease

March 26th 2026

Researchers linked to the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre are part of a £4.5 million international collaboration led by the University of Exeter to tackle deadly fungal diseases and improve diagnosis and treatment worldwide.

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.

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