Mitra Tavakoli is Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Exeter and is distinguished for her significant contribution for our understanding of the small fibre neuropathy at diabetes and establishing the technique of “Corneal Confocal Microscopy”. Her recent work elucidated the role of intervention for the regeneration of nerves at type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Her earlier work showed for the first time that CCM could be used to quantify early small nerve fibre damage with good sensitivity and specificity. Her ongoing research into understanding the role of novel intervention at rare models of neuropathies, which initiated a new direction of research. In addition, she is widely respected for training scientists across the world. She spearheads new technologies and contributes to the major UK and international collaborations.