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New COO for NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre
Announcing Sandy Beer as the new Chief Operating Officer of NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre. Sandy joins us from Ohio where she was Business Director for a major academic paediatric research hospital.
Research sheds light on how proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease influence neuronal growth
New research led by BRC researchers has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s disease.
New £3.4 million global funding for solutions to antifungal drug resistance
Researchers working on solutions for antifungal resistance are being encouraged to apply to a new £3.4 million fund led by the University of Exeter with UK government funding.
Gene linked to learning difficulties has direct impact on learning and memory
A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice.
Exciting opportunity to develop health, care and social work research careers opens
We're supporting an exciting opportunity from the National Institute of Health and Care Research to offer fully funded health, care and social work research masters through the universities of Plymouth and Exeter.
Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes
New Exeter BRC supported research helps scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes.
Single genomic test could speed up diagnoses for rare genetic diseases
A new approach to analysing exome sequencing data reliably detects large-scale genetic changes and could reduce the number of genetic tests a child might need.
Researcher wins Tony Trinci Award for excellence in Medical Mycology
A researcher hailed for her “innovative and interdisciplinary techniques” in advancing medical mycology therapies has won the 2024 Tony Trinci Award.
Study will test use of brain training games for better brain health in long Covid
A new study is looking at whether online brain training games are effective at reducing the impact of long Covid on brain function.
Exeter BRC researchers awarded NIHR senior investigator status
Two of our researchers have been awarded prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator status, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to research.
Genetic condition haemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people
A new Exeter BRC-supported study finds a genetic link between haemochromatosis and levels of liver, musculoskeletal and brain disease in older people.
Research internships & bridging awards open to health & care professionals
Helping to increase research capacity to improve health and healthcare and develop leading clinical academics and independent researchers.