An Exeter consultant and diabetes researcher has received one of Europe's most prestigious research awards for his contribution to diabetes research.

Dr Kashyap Patel, recognised for his work in genetic forms of diabetes at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter, was presented with the European Journal of Endocrinology Award in October.

Genetic forms of diabetes affect around 10,000 people in England and can have numerous health implications if left undetected. Dr Patel’s innovative use of next-generation sequencing technology and extensive data sets has helped scientists better understand diabetes, leading to more accurate diagnoses, new treatments, and better outcomes for those living with the condition.

Dr Kashyap Patel, Associate Professor and Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Royal Devon, said:

"I am deeply honoured to receive the European Journal of Endocrinology Award. Expanding our understanding of monogenic diabetes has been central to my work, and it’s excellent to see how this research directly benefits patients and deepens our knowledge of diabetes.

I’m especially grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and the patients who have supported our studies, each playing an essential role in our progress. I am proud to contribute to the Royal Devon’s renowned legacy in clinical research and patient care.”

Dr Patel, who holds a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship is a leading expert in monogenic diabetes and has previously been recognised with a Young Investigator award by Diabetes UK and the EASD-SGGD. Dr. Patel is also a Project Researcher at the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre, where he contributes to a study investigating rare genetic forms of diabetes.

The Royal Devon is nationally recognised as a centre of excellence for diabetes research and treatment, pioneering clinical research that has a powerful impact for those living with diabetes.

Find out more on the Diabetes Genes website:

https://www.diabetesgenes.org/