A Healthier Future
At Exeter, we're transforming the future of human health and wellbeing. Our researchers work with healthcare providers, industry and the public to turn ground-breaking discoveries into life-changing treatments and care.
Our expertise spans critical areas including cancer, dementia and diabetes – tackling the world's most urgent health challenges head-on. From early diagnosis to prevention, treatment and better care, Exeter research is improving lives across the globe.
Your support transforms lives through breakthrough research:
Dementia Research
Around 54 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is expected to rise to more than 152 million by 2050.
"Dementia is the next global pandemic. We're improving lives through innovative research that spans prevention, treatment and care." – Professor Clive Ballard
Our research shows that 40% of dementia could be prevented with the right approaches. We're identifying new drug targets through cutting-edge genomics, improving clinical trial efficiency (reducing sample sizes from thousands to under 200), and leading a platform to test 30 new compounds over the next decade.
As an Alzheimer's Society Centre of Excellence, we're also pioneering care that helps people live well with dementia at home and in care settings.
Cancer Research
One in two people in the UK will get cancer. 100,000 people die needlessly each year, mainly due to late diagnosis.
Imagine your GP had tools to identify high-risk symptoms early. That you could get a simple, accurate test immediately. That your treatment was tailored to your cancer's exact genetic make-up.
These life-saving innovations are being developed at Exeter right now. Your gifts fund everything from DNA sequencing equipment to clinical trials, putting powerful diagnostic tools in doctors' hands.
Diabetes Research
Diabetes affects more than 460 million people worldwide. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment is fundamental to avoiding complications including heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and blindness.
Exeter leads the world in precision diabetes – getting the right treatment for each patient swiftly. We've discovered 21 genetic types of diabetes and optimised treatment for all.
Your gift makes a difference
Every contribution funds advanced laboratory equipment, clinical trials, collaborations with the NHS, and the specialist expertise needed for breakthrough discoveries.
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