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Vaccinated groups at highest risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation and death identified using new QCovid tool
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
20 September 2021
Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported on findings on the vaccinated people who are at greatest risk from severe Covid-19 leading to hospitalisation or death from 14 days post the second dose vaccination, when substantial immunity should be expected.
Com-COV vaccine mix-and-match study expands to 12-to-16-year-olds
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
20 September 2021
Researchers running the University of Oxford-led Com-COV programme have launched a new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in young people aged 12 to 16.
Oxford announces the founding of the new Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science
General
16 September 2021
The Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science at the University of Oxford has been established to pioneer the better use of data, evidence and digital tools in healthcare and policy, optimizing the impact of interventions to achieve improved outcomes.
Researchers develop machine learning algorithm to diagnose deep vein thrombosis
General Research
16 September 2021
A team of researchers are developing the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with the aim of diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) more quickly and as effectively as traditional radiologist-interpreted diagnostic scans, potentially cutting down long patient waiting lists and avoiding patients unnecessarily receiving drugs to treat DVT when they don’t have it.
COVID-19 recovery project nominated for HSJ award
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
15 September 2021
The project, involving Oxford University Hospitals, Defence Medical Services (DMS), and the Radcliffe Department of Medicine is in the running for a prestigious honour at the Health Service Journal Awards 2021.
Oxford to assess revolutionary multi-cancer blood test in trial, for future implementation in the NHS
General Research
15 September 2021
A partnership between the University of Oxford and GRAIL, LLC will evaluate the use of a new, non-invasive, multi-cancer early detection test known as Galleri in suspected cancer patients.
'Finding our Way: An NHS Tribute Garden' at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Coronavirus COVID-19 General
15 September 2021
‘Finding Our Way – An NHS Tribute Garden’ is a celebration of the incredible efforts of the thousands of people who fought – and are still fighting - the COVID-19 pandemic on our behalf. The garden is designed by Naomi Ferrett-Cohen and presented by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University.
Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – new study
General Research
14 September 2021
Oxford BioEscalator celebrates three years of innovation
General Innovation
13 September 2021
The BioEscalator concept was born out of a shared need by academic researchers and their bioscience company collaborators for start-up incubator space close to academic labs. The vision was to develop a leading international centre for innovative bioscience with the potential to make a significant impact on healthcare. The incubator provides spin-outs and start-ups with laboratory and business support, enabling them to grow into leading bioscience ventures.
E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smoking
General Research
13 September 2021
Blood bank storage can reduce ability of transfusions to treat anaemia
General Research
13 September 2021
New research from Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG), in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant, has demonstrated that the process of storing blood in blood banks can negatively impact the function of red blood cells and consequently may reduce the effectiveness of blood transfusions, a treatment commonly used to combat anaemia.
International study finds insomnia, anxiety and depression very prevalent during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
10 September 2021
An international sleep study has found that insomnia, anxiety, and depression were very prevalent during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are recommending public health interventions to reduce the long-term adverse outcomes associated with chronic insomnia and mental health problems.
Eight Oxford researchers win top UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
Awards and Appointments General
8 September 2021
Today eight Oxford University academics have been awarded significant financial funding from the UKRI ‘Future Leaders Fellowships scheme’ that was created to help develop the next wave of world-class research and innovation leaders in academia and business. Science Minister Amanda Solloway announced nearly 100 new Fellows, who will share in £113 million funding, with individual researchers receiving up to £1.5 million.
Vaccine for treating cancer made possible using Oxford COVID vaccine technology
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
6 September 2021
Research from the University of Oxford and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research has shown that the technology behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has potential in treating cancer
Coronavirus Epidemics first hit more than 21,000 years ago
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
6 September 2021
Sarbecoviruses have crossed into humans twice in the last decade, leading to the deadly SARS-CoV-1 outbreak in 2002-04 and the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A new Oxford University Study, published today, shows that the most recent common ancestor of these viruses existed more than 21,000 years ago, nearly 30 times older than previous estimates.
Oxford retains top spot in world rankings for sixth consecutive year
General
2 September 2021
The University of Oxford remains top of the table in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Reducing children’s exposure to malaria in their early years substantially cuts the risk of hospitalisation
General Research
2 September 2021
For the first time in more than two decades, a team from the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and University of Oxford have quantified the risk of children suffering severe outcomes from malaria - which can have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of children who are admitted to hospital with severe malaria every year.
AI test screens for COVID-19 26% faster than lateral flow tests
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
1 September 2021
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) test performed by the bedside in 10 minutes quickly and safely triages patients coming to hospital for COVID-19, a University of Oxford-led study has shown.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards Funds to Alison Simmons and Hashem Koohy for Paediatric Research
Awards and Appointments General
27 August 2021
Professor Alison Simmons, the Director of the Oxford University MRC Human Immunology Unit (MRC HIU), together with Dr Hashem Koohy, group leader at Radcliffe Department of Medicine and the MRC HIU, have been awarded a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Paediatric Networks for the Human Cell Atlas grant.
UKRI funding awarded to help researchers better understand why people vary in vaccine response
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
27 August 2021