University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
info@hyperinsulinismgenes.org
University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
info@hyperinsulinismgenes.orgWe support and inspire secondary school and college students by actively engaging with them at key stages of their education. Our team attends careers events such as the Big Bang Fair, hosts work-experience students from schools and colleges across the UK, and visits schools to talk about science as a career and the pathways into research and healthcare.
Within the group, Tom Laver is the Academic Lead for the Devon Healthcare Hub, a University of Exeter Medical School outreach programme that supports disadvantaged pupils in Devon to achieve the grades needed for university, while Sarah Flanagan has served for many years as a mentor on the In2Science UK programme, encouraging and supporting disadvantaged students to pursue science.
The Exeter Centre for Hyperinsulinism Genetics is offering an 8 week summer studentship to study novel genetic causes of Congenital Hyperinsulinism. This placement is funded through the Genetics Society and BBRSC Research Access Placements Scheme. Further information is can be found on our Join Our Team page. All applications should be submitted directly to the Genetics Society. The closing date for applications in 31st March 2026. Please contact the Exeter team if you would like to learn more about the types of research that are available for successful applicants.
This programme brings together expertise from Google DeepMind, leaders in statistical and population genomics, the University of Exeter, and the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative to offer a cohesive view of modern genome interpretation – from large-scale sequencing analysis through to functional validation.
The integration of AI-based variant interpretation, population-scale genetics, and experimental follow-up in a single, immersive course is rare. The workshop is structured to provide depth, interaction, and sustained discussion rather than broad survey coverage. As part of this four day course, the Exeter Centre for Hyperinsulinism Genetics team will be running workshops on rare disease: pathogenicity, penetrance, expressivity, and discovery strategies
We are committed to engaging the wider public with our research and the science behind it. Tom Laver has taken part in public-facing events such as Pint of Science, and we actively communicate our research through media contributions, podcasts and through social media platforms including X, Linkedin and Instagram. By sharing our science beyond the laboratory, we aim to increase public understanding of genetics and congenital hyperinsulinism, and to highlight the value of biomedical research in everyday life.
