University of Exeter Medical School

Exeter healthcare modelling pioneer awarded prestigious Beale Medal

An Exeter Professor has been awarded a prestigious award for his contributions to the practice and application of Operational Research (OR).   Professor Martin Pitt, Emeritus Professor of...

Kids face a cliff edge in independence which can impact mental health

As thousands of children start secondary school experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before...

Exeter researcher pioneers AlphaGenome Atlas, identifying genetic regions that could link to disease

The University of Exeter has collaborated with Google DeepMind, becoming among the first researchers in the world to test a...

Professor David Strain appointed Chief Medical Advisor at Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed Professor David Strain as its new Chief Medical Advisor Professor Strain – who will...

HRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK study

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a...

Genetic risk score identifies nearly one in five MODY referrals with hidden type 1 diabetes

Incorporating a genetic risk score into standard testing for a genetic form of diabetes which affects young people could identify...

Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according...

Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play

The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...