New therapies developed by Oxford experts offer online support for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders
23 September 2024
Four internet-based therapies developed by experts at the University of Oxford’s Department of Experimental Psychology and Department of Psychiatry are proving helpful for patients with social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders and for children with anxiety disorders.
Oxford part of new international Pioneer Centre for medical data research
20 August 2024
The University of Oxford has joined forces with Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen to create a new Pioneer Centre that will become a significant international partner for data-driven medical research. The Pioneer Centre is anchored at Aarhus University with hub sites at each of the three universities and with a total grant of DKK 250 million.
Tech transfer partnership between universities creates company to transform care for millions of women
31 July 2024
Amber Therapeutics (Tx), a start-up involving the University of Oxford, has just completed a $100 million Series A funding round from healthcare and technology investors in the US and UK to develop treatment for mixed urinary incontinence.
New Oxford quantum hub to tackle key challenges in quantum technologies
26 July 2024
Today, the UK Government has announced the launch of five new research hubs to develop quantum technologies in areas ranging from healthcare and computing to national security and critical infrastructure. One of the hubs will be led by the University of Oxford, and aims to develop the technologies needed for the UK to play a key role in the development of quantum computers - a market estimated to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2035.
Yellowstone Biosciences spinout launches to advance cutting-edge cancer therapies
15 July 2024
Yellowstone Biosciences, a biotechnology spinout, has launched to pioneer new cancer treatments using advanced T-cell therapies based on ground-breaking research from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at University of Oxford.
Serum Institute of India and University of Oxford strike landmark licensing agreement for Meningitis-B vaccine
16 April 2024
Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd (SIIPL), in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is developing a novel solution for Men-B disease, advancing global accessibility to life-saving vaccines.
Oxford spinout Brainomix is revolutionising stroke care through AI
16 February 2024
This year, around 100,000 people in the UK will have a stroke. AI algorithms developed by a University of Oxford spinout company are ensuring that more stroke patients will receive better care and outcomes.
Innovative Imaging solution offers potential breakthrough in endometriosis detection
19 January 2024
The DETECT study, led by Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health Professors Christian Becker and Krina Zondervan explores the potential of visualizing endometriosis, including hard-to-detect superficial peritoneal disease, using Serac's innovative imaging agent.
Next step in plans for Warneford Park
8 January 2024
Plans for Warneford Park have taken a step forward as partners in the project signed a Conditional Option Agreement (COA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), agreeing how they will work together going forward.
Prof Anna Schuh launches first private specialised haematology clinic and laboratory in sub-Saharan Africa
6 November 2023
SerenOx Africa aims to address diagnostic gaps for common blood disorders through a testing facility for key underserved patient populations in Tanzania. This facility will also aim to provide early cancer detection for high-risk patients.
Celebrating 5 Years of the BioEscalator
1 November 2023
The BioEscalator recently marked its 5th anniversary with a celebration that showcased the impressive journeys of some of its current and graduated biotech companies.
New AI tool could help predict viral outbreaks
19 October 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, viruses can quickly evolve new ways of evading our immune systems, undermining our efforts to control outbreaks. But a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School could help predict new viral variants before they emerge. The findings have been published in the journal Nature.
Tackling mental illness by supporting industry to develop new drugs
11 October 2023
An academic/industry partnership, based at the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, is helping companies use experimental medicine approaches to speed up development of new drugs to treat psychiatric disorders.
Wearable sensors provide early detection of progression in Parkinson’s Disease
11 October 2023
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford has shown for the first time that it is possible to track the progression of Parkinson’s Disease accurately using specially trained machine learning algorithms to analyse data derived from sensor devices worn by patients.
Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries
5 October 2023
A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries. The researchers demonstrated for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex. These results have been published today in the journal Nature Communications.
Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre launches pioneering Therapeutics Accelerator to advance inovative treatments for rare diseases
3 October 2023
The University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio announced the launch of the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Therapeutics Accelerator with an official signing event at the University of Oxford. The event was hosted by the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC), a partnership established in 2019 between the University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute. Attendance at the signing included leaders from OHC, the University of Oxford, the Harrington family, University Hospitals, and Oxford Science Enterprises.
Three new Oxford-BMS Translational Fellowships announced
11 September 2023
Ageing beyond earth: Oxford opens the UK’s first Space Innovation Lab
6 July 2023
The UK’s first Space Innovation Lab, dedicated to understanding the effect of space microgravity on the ageing process, opens at the Botnar Institute today.
Record number of unicorn founders from the University of Oxford
27 June 2023
The University of Oxford has produced the highest number of tech unicorn founders across Europe, according to a new report.
Beacon Therapeutics spun out by Syncona and Oxford raises £96 million for retinal gene therapy
12 June 2023
Beacon Therapeutics, a pioneering new biotech company, has launched with a mission to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases. The company is one of the most ambitious spinouts the University has been involved in to date, starting out with an impressive £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.