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New paper explores how the immune system fails in CASPR2-antibody encephalitis

The findings shed new light on how the body’s own defenses can mistakenly turn against the brain - and potentially opens the door to more targeted treatments.

Team presents Headline Data at the World Congress on Endometriosis in Sydney

Dr Tatjana Gibbons, an investigator on the ongoing DETECT study, presented results at the World Congress on Endometriosis 2025. The study aims to determine the feasibility of detecting endometriosis using 99mTc-maraciclatide and single-photon emission computed tomography.

Academy of Medical Sciences elects five Oxford researchers as new Fellows

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected five University of Oxford biomedical and health scientists to its fellowship in 2025.

Eight Oxford Scientists Elected Fellows of the Royal Society

Eight distinguished academics from the University of Oxford have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to science.

Medical Sciences celebrates success at Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025

The winners of the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards were announced at a special ceremony hosted by the Vice-Chancellor in the Sheldonian Theatre on Thursday 15 May.

The new Pandemic Agreement offers a glimmer of hope that no country will face future pandemic threats alone

Professor Alice Norton reflects on what the new Pandemic Agreement means for global health security.

Molecule enabling new leukaemia treatments discovered

Researchers at the Shi Lab have discovered a first-in-class LSD1 PROTAC degrader, which opens up new therapeutic paths for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia. PROTAC degraders are molecules that degrade proteins by using the cell’s own machinery, binding to both the target protein and an E3 ligase, which marks it for degradation by the proteasome.

The power to take care of your mental health is within the community

This May, countries worldwide mark Mental Health Awareness Week under the theme community. OUCRU highlights research from Vietnam showing how social connections support mental wellbeing. With localised resources and expert guidance, we aim to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and empower individuals and communities to care for mental health—together.

A systematic review identifies the reasons why ambulance employees do not seek support at work for their mental health

Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel routinely face high-stress, emotionally intense situations that can impact their mental health, and yet, many ambulance staff do not seek help. A recent systematic review identifies practical ways to improve access to mental health resources.

Gout is associated with an increased risk of several diseases

A study using data from the China Kadoorie Biobank study (CKB) and led by researchers from Oxford Population Health and Peking University has found that gout is linked to increased risk of several diseases.

Speedy diagnosis and treatment are key for wrist injury patients

A new study supports the strategy of using early MRI scans to significantly improve care and experiences for patients with wrist injuries.

Student Prizes for Biomedical Sciences and Medicine 2024-2025

Congratulations to all our Biomedical Sciences students and Medicine students who have been awarded prizes during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Obesity drugs found to improve emotional wellbeing as well as physical health

A major new meta-analysis has found that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1- RAs) may also offer benefits for emotional wellbeing.

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New international standard for monitoring the immunosuppressed defined in global study led by Oxford researchers

A major international study led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has developed a new, globally agreed approach to identifying and monitoring immunosuppressed adults at risk of severe COVID-19 illness.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences researchers deliver pioneering treatment for rare genetic condition

A team at NDORMS, University of Oxford has successfully administered a pioneering treatment to a patient with XIAP deficiency, a rare genetic disorder.

University of Oxford announces new Professorship and Centre for Global Primary Care, with support from Dr Sadok Besrour

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford will expand its work in global primary care with a new centre and professorship, thanks to a generous £8.4 million gift from the Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour.

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