His research interest lies in the interaction of physical exercise, nutrition and pharmaceutical interventions in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes individuals wishing to exercise safely to obtain the health benefits of regular physical activity. Dr. Bracken leads a research development group in diabetes and physical activity as part of the Diabetes Research Network, Cymru and offers regular meetings to researchers, clinicians and academics to foster better collaborations into research across Wales. He is passionate about communicating the positive influence physical activity has on diabetes management in his research findings and regularly presents at diabetes conferences, publishes in academic journals and presents talks to healthcare professionals and lay people on the benefits of physical exercise in those with diabetes.