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Exeter researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study

  • May 18th 2026
Exeter researchers have secured £125,000 to lead a national study investigating robotic surgery for hernia treatment and its impact on patient care and outcomes.

Mentoring initiative linked to NIHR Exeter BRC Clinical Mycology theme recognised in Wellcome report

  • May 14th 2026
A mentoring initiative connected to NIHR Exeter BRC’s Clinical Mycology theme has been recognised by Wellcome for its contribution to supporting research careers and culture.

Supporting health and care research in Cornwall with NIHR

  • May 12th 2026
NIHR partners in Cornwall are supporting the development of health and care research through collaboration, training and engagement with local communities and researchers.

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

  • May 6th 2026
Exeter researchers are leading an international project to improve access to genetic testing for rare diseases and support earlier diagnosis for children and families worldwide.

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.

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