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Medical Sciences Division News

Oxford licenses Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate amid West Africa outbreak

The University of Oxford has licensed an investigational Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate to the Serum Institute of India (SII) as outbreaks of the disease continue in parts of West Africa.

New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health

A short animation based on research by Professor Colin Espie, explores how ‘better sleep’ can fundamentally improve our health and wellbeing

Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease

Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced overnight, when the body is least able to process sugar and fat.

NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows named

Several Medical Sciences mid-career researchers identified as having the potential to become future translational research leaders have been appointed as the next cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows.

Honorary degree recipients for the Chancellor’s ceremony announced

The Chancellor will honour distinguished individuals at the Sheldonian Theatre in February.