Diabetes: Research
2026-06-30 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 14779 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the UK's position globally in respect of research into beta cell preservation, regeneration and replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes.
Answer
Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC), the Government supports a broad portfolio of research relevant to Type 1 diabetes. This includes work on pancreatic biology, immunology, and cell replacement appro...