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« Back to NewsOxford Health plays a leading role in £42.7m research effort to find innovative new treatments for mental illness
7 June 2023
Awards and Appointments General
Research with the potential to change the lives of millions around the world suffering with mental illness has received a boost with the announcement of £42.7m of government funding.
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial
2 June 2023
An NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. The test also also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85% of those cases.
Student Prizes for Biomedical Sciences and Medicine 2022-2023
1 June 2023
Awards and Appointments General Staff and student stories
Congratulations to all our Biomedical Sciences students and Medicine students who have been awarded prizes during the 2022-20223 academic year.
New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health
1 June 2023
A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.
Oxford retains top spot for spinouts
23 May 2023
The University of Oxford has held its position as the leading academic institution in the UK for generating spinout companies, according to a new report by data analyst firm Beauhurst.
Brain and mental health innovation at Oxford
22 May 2023
Mental Health and Dementia are a global healthcare crisis, affecting over one billion people worldwide. Of those, over 400 million people are on the Alzheimer's disease continuum, with one person diagnosed every three seconds, and the figure expected to rise as the global population of those over 60 is set to double by 2050.
How mental health treatments are being extended with virtual reality
22 May 2023
Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, according to UN data, but relatively few can access the treatment they need. Innovative AI based therapy, developed by researchers at Oxford, is now enabling a greater number of people to get help.
The safety of GP prescribing in England was not adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
19 May 2023
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
Researchers from the universities of Oxford and Nottingham have found that despite substantial disruption to primary care services, the safety of GP prescribing in England was largely unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eight Oxford researchers become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
18 May 2023
Awards and Appointments General
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected eight University of Oxford biomedical and health scientists to its fellowship.
In Memoriam: Professor Dominic Kwiatkowski
17 May 2023
We regret to announce the passing of Professor Dominic Kwiatkowski, Professor of Tropical Paediatrics at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, and a renowned researcher who dedicated his life to the research on malaria. Prof Kwiatkowski passed away in April 2023 at the age of 69.
Information day held for patients on WINGMEN trial
16 May 2023
General Public Engagement with Research Research
On Thursday 4 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted a special information day for patients with prostate cancer participating in the WINGMEN clinical trial.
Ethnic minority patients yearn for warmth from health care professionals, research finds
12 May 2023
Developing better connections between ethnic minority patients and health care professionals could deliver more positive health care experiences for ethnic minority patients, according to a new study. The results have been published in PLOS ONE.
The best drugs for stopping smoking that you probably can’t have – new review
10 May 2023
When so much time and effort goes into developing the best medical treatments, we expect them to be available when we need them. The same goes for addiction treatments, so it’s worrying that two of the most effective drugs for quitting smoking aren’t available in the UK.
The Howat Foundation to fund Chair in Clinical Oncology
10 May 2023
Oxford Cancer is pleased to announce the endowment of a Chair in Clinical Oncology, thanks to generous philanthropic support from The Howat Foundation.
Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) receives Silver Engage Watermark Award
9 May 2023
Awards and Appointments General Public Engagement with Research
This award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement is a significant landmark, indicating WIN's commitment to embedding support for public engagement.
Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people
9 May 2023
A new population-based study of 22 million people shows that autoimmune disorders now affect about one in ten individuals. The work, published in The Lancet, also highlights important socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional differences for several autoimmune disorders and provides new clues on possible causes behind these diseases.
James Naismith appointed as Head of MPLS
4 May 2023
Awards and Appointments General
Professor James H Naismith FRSC FRSB FRS FRSE FMedSci MAE is to become the new Head of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.
DARWIN EU® success leads to expansion
3 May 2023
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) initiative DARWIN EU® has completed its first studies and is calling for new data partners