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New Oxford study shows brief sleep therapy delivered by nurses improves insomnia
General Research
11 August 2023
Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that a brief form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by nurses in GP surgeries, significantly improves sleep and quality of life compared to sleep hygiene alone.
Nanopore technology achieves breakthrough in protein variant detection
General Research
7 August 2023
A team of scientists led by the University of Oxford have achieved a significant breakthrough in detecting modifications on protein structures. The method, published in Nature Nanotechnology, employs innovative nanopore technology to identify structural variations at the single-molecule level, even deep within long protein chains.
Oxford University team wins national teaching award
Awards and Appointments General
3 August 2023
The work of Oxford University’s Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research team (OxSTaR) has been recognised by a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). The AdvanceHE award celebrates outstanding collaborative impact on teaching and learning and highlights the key role of teamwork in higher education.
Could removing fat from donor livers help save more lives?
General Research
3 August 2023
The liver transplant team at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) has successfully recruited the first liver to be used in a revolutionary new study — looking at whether fat can be removed from donor livers to make them suitable for transplantation. The study is being run from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) at the University of Oxford.
Bespoke 3D lab models could unlock the secret to soft tissue joint diseases
General Research
3 August 2023
Research into the onset and progression of diseases affecting musculoskeletal soft tissues could be greatly advanced using novel 3D models say researchers in Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, in a review published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
New funding announced for NIHR Policy Research Unit in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care
Awards and Appointments General
1 August 2023
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at Nuffield Department of Population Health has received renewed funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)’s Policy Research Programme to continue running the Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care for the next five years from January 2024.
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE appointed as next Nuffield Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences
Awards and Appointments General Research
31 July 2023
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh has been appointed to succeed Professor Richard Hobbs CBE as Nuffield Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences and Head of Department from August 2024.
COVID-19 measures reduced life-threatening invasive bacterial infections
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
28 July 2023
Containment measures introduced to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 resulted in a sustained reduction in the transmission of certain bacteria that cause diseases such as meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia, according to a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health by the Invasive Respiratory Infection Surveillance (IRIS) Consortium.
DPAG and Biochemistry inspire local children with second Science in the Park event
General Public Engagement with Research
27 July 2023
On Tuesday 25 July, more than 140 children together with around 60 parents and caregivers were treated to a thrilling variety of hands-on science activities in University Parks. ‘Science in the Park’ was run by DPAG’s Outreach and Public Engagement Working Group (OPEWG), in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry, with 30 volunteers comprising research scientists, graduate students and professional services staff.
Science Together celebrates a second successful year of community-led research collaborations
General Public Engagement with Research
26 July 2023
Last week, the University of Oxford’s historic Divinity School hosted a special evening event to celebrate the seven new community-led research collaborations formed over the last 12 months through the Science Together engagement programme.
Oxford R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine receives regulatory clearance for use in Burkina Faso
General Research
24 July 2023
The University of Oxford-developed, Serum Institute of India PvT Ltd (SIIPL) manufactured and scaled up R21/Matrix-MTM malaria vaccine, leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has been licensed for use in Burkina Faso by the country’s regulatory agency, Agence Nationale de la Regulation Pharmaceutique (ANRP).
Medical Research Future Fund has $20 billion to spend. Here’s how we prioritise who gets what
General Research
21 July 2023
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a A$20 billion fund to support Australian health and medical research. It was set up in 2015 to deliver practical benefits from medical research and innovation to as many Australians as possible.
Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major study finds
General Research
21 July 2023
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable. But exactly how much impact does the food we eat have on environmental outcomes and what difference would following a vegan diet make compared to consuming a high meat, or even low meat diet?
Professor David M Clark joins Oxford Health as Non-Executive Director
Awards and Appointments General
20 July 2023
The Emeritus Professor of Experimental Psychology took up his role on 17 July 2023.
Oxford to launch UK’s first trials unit dedicated to precision-prevention and early detection studies
Clinical Trials General Research
18 July 2023
Oxford researchers have been given a £1 million boost to support their strategy of developing cancer prevention treatments and early diagnostic tools for people at high risk of cancer.
Louise Downs announced as winner of Lasker Foundation essay contest
Awards and Appointments General Staff and student stories
17 July 2023
The Lasker Foundation today announced the five winners of its 10th annual Lasker Essay Contest. The winning submissions were selected from hundreds of essays penned by biomedical graduate students and health professions trainees from 25 countries. The winning essayists explored unanticipated ethical issues encountered during their training and strategies used to address them.
Medical student receives award in memory of Princess Diana
Awards and Appointments General Research
17 July 2023
Yusuf Ben-Tarifite, a medical student at Green Templeton college, has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.
First Surgical Sciences Student Symposium Day
Events General Staff and student stories
17 July 2023
On Monday 3 July, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted its inaugural Student Symposium Day.
Routine brain scanning may improve clinical care for people with psychosis
General Research
12 July 2023
Routine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, according to a new study.
African Phase I HIV vaccine trial shows encouraging preliminary results
Clinical Trials General Research
12 July 2023
The multisite Phase I HIV-CORE 006 HIV vaccine clinical trial, run by the Globally Relevant AIDS Vaccine Europe-Africa Trials Partnership (GREAT), has concluded successfully.