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« Back to NewsNew insights into mpox clinical outcomes and transmission
21 January 2025
Results of MOSAIC, a European observational study led by researchers at PSI and ISARIC, provides evidence on how the clade IIb mpox virus affects patients and the risks of onward transmission.
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences researchers awarded ARIA funding for future adoption of neurotechnologies
21 January 2025
Project teams led by Associate Professor Melanie Fleming and Professor Ben Seymour have been awarded funding from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to advance research that could unlock next-generation precision neurotechnologies.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded trauma project launched
17 January 2025
Oxford University Global Surgery Group has launched a new project on reducing childhood mortality and morbidity from injuries in Tanzania and Zimbabwe, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Wellcome Discovery Award of £5m to fund pioneering research to combat deadly diarrhoea
17 January 2025
The Ineos Oxford Institute has been awarded a £5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to develop vaccines against pathogens that cause diarrhoea - the third most common cause of death for children under five years of age. The work will be led by Professor Sam Sheppard, Principal Investigator of IOI’s digital microbiology programme.
The Global Health Network reaches 1 million members
15 January 2025
The Global Health Network has achieved a remarkable milestone: one million members worldwide. This dynamic and inclusive community of healthcare professionals and researchers is addressing two of the most pressing challenges in global health. By equipping teams to tackle everyday diseases of poverty and strengthening the ability to detect and respond to emerging threats, The Global Health Network is saving lives and safeguarding the future of global health.
First patients scanned in new study investigating traumatic brain injury in young athletes
14 January 2025
Researchers at The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine and Technology, situated within Oxford University’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering, have recruited their first participants for a new study exploring the impact of head injuries on the brains of 11 to 18-year-olds using cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques.
Professor Sarah Gilbert appointed as Deputy Head of Department
13 January 2025
The Nuffield Department of Medicine announces that Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert has been appointed to the role of Deputy Head of Department for a five-year term.
Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels in childhood linked to brain differences
9 January 2025
Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new scientific study.
Inhaled vaccines could reduce viral transmission
9 January 2025
An important step toward advancing vaccines for human use, a recent study has shown that inhaled vaccines could potentially improve efficiency and reduce viral transmission.
New study reveals link between head injuries and viruses in Alzheimer's Disease
8 January 2025
Researchers from Oxford’s Institute of Population Ageing and the University of Manchester, and Tufts University have found that head injuries, such as those induced in sports and the military, may re-awaken dormant viruses in the brain, triggering the onset of conditions including Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia
Oxford researchers develop blood test to enable early detection of multiple cancers
8 January 2025
Oxford University researchers have unveiled a new blood test – powered by machine learning – which shows real promise in detecting multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages, when the disease is hardest to detect.
Ben Schuster-Böckler elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
6 January 2025
The Royal Society of Biology have recognised Associate Professor Benjamin Schuster-Böckler from NDM's Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research as a Fellow in their January 2025 nominations round.
Umbrella review of traumatic brain injury research
3 January 2025
Lead author Maya Ogonah outlines the findings from her research into traumatic brain injuries which has been published in the journal Nature Mental Health.
Bursary will honour Professor Valentine Macaulay
24 December 2024
A bursary has been established to honour the memory of the late Professor Valentine (Val) Macaulay who made incredible contributions to prostate cancer research.
New study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on other causes of death
20 December 2024
An international study involving researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on many causes of death across 24 countries.
Radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents needed – new study
19 December 2024
Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.
A way to test the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape
19 December 2024
Scientists have developed a way of assessing the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape. This test could improve specialist transplant and transfusion practice as well as blood banking. The research is now published open access in eBioMedicine – part of the Lancet Discovery Science.
Oxford study identifies the most effective treatments for ADHD in adults
18 December 2024
Atomoxetine and a class of drug known as stimulants are the most effective treatments in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults, according to a new study.
Christmas Case Study
18 December 2024
Research from the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) may have had an unanticipated secondary effect by saving Christmas.