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« Back to NewsNew consortium to make UK a world leader in AI drug discovery
10 June 2025
A new consortium, co-led by NDM researchers, has just been announced, aiming to make the UK a leader in artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery. The ‘OpenBind’ consortium will slash the cost of drug discovery and development by as much as £100 billion.
Oxford vaccine against deadly Nipah virus granted European Medicines Agency PRIME designation
9 June 2025
The University of Oxford’s vaccine to protect people from deadly Nipah virus has been granted support from the PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) scheme offered by Europe’s medicines regulator, the European Medicines Agency (EMA). It is the first UK academic institution to be awarded this designation.
Malaria vaccine wins Galien Foundation prize for Best Public Sector Innovation
9 June 2025
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine has received the Galien Foundation prize for Best Public Sector Innovation. Members of the Jenner Institute team, Prof Sir Adrian Hill, Mehreen Datoo and Lisa Stockdale were present during the Galien Foundation UK Forum & Awards Ceremony in London on 05 June 2025.
Study highlights effectiveness of neuromodulatory therapy on severe epileptic focal seizures
6 June 2025
A long-term clinical study has confirmed the effectiveness of a neuromodulatory treatment for severe focal seizures in both children and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and demonstrated the therapy’s lasting impact.
New research identifies key driver of inflammation in spondyloarthritis
5 June 2025
NDORMS researchers have identified a primary source of inflammatory IL-17 driving spondyloarthritis, paving the way for the development of targeted therapies to treat the condition.
The Pandemic Sciences Institute publishes first validated tool to measure stigma during disease outbreaks
4 June 2025
Researchers at the Pandemic Sciences Institute have published RAPID Stigma Scales to help health professionals monitor stigma in disease outbreak settings, improving outbreak responses globally.
Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of hospital admission for infection in children
3 June 2025
A new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health’s National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit has found that children born to mothers with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or above may have an increased risk of being admitted to hospital for an infection. The study is published in BMJ Medicine.
Unlocking the potential of genetic data for research and healthcare
2 June 2025
A team of scientists and engineers who analyse and curate the world’s largest genetic datasets have announced a new data format designed to unlock the potential of the millions of genomes now sequenced in healthcare systems around the world.
Global Surgery alumnus publishes key study on neonatal surgical services in Bangladesh
29 May 2025
Congratulations to Dr Md Sharif Imam, an alumnus of the Oxford University Global Surgery Group, on the recent publication of his paper in the Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh.
New method provides the key to accessing proteins in ancient human remains
29 May 2025
A new method developed by researchers at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, could soon unlock the vast repository of biological information held in the proteins of ancient soft tissues. The findings, which could open up a new era for palaeobiological discovery, have been published this week in PLOS ONE.
New Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science study looking for a breakthrough in osteosarcoma
28 May 2025
The Bone Cancer Research Trust and Sarcoma UK are joining forces to launch two groundbreaking research projects which could support the early diagnosis of primary bone cancer.
Project to develop low-cost genome sequencing for pathogens launched
28 May 2025
A low-cost genome sequencing technique that was used by thousands of laboratories globally to spot COVID-19 variants will be extended to cover all pathogens, in an ambitious new Wellcome Trust-funded project launched today. The ARTIC-2 project is led by the University of Birmingham and brings together researchers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Kenya with expertise in responding to numerous viral threats using genomic surveillance, including recent outbreaks of Ebola virus and Mpox in Africa.
Having two or more long-term health conditions is associated with poorer brain health
26 May 2025
People living with two or more long-term health conditions are more likely to have poorer brain health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health.
From conversation to collaboration: Departments tackle shared health challenges
23 May 2025
Researchers from our department and the Department of Psychiatry came together last week for a collaborative showcase, aiming to spark new ideas for collaborative research by identifying areas of shared interest and potential.
New paper explores how the immune system fails in CASPR2-antibody encephalitis
22 May 2025
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
22 May 2025
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.
The new Pandemic Agreement offers a glimmer of hope that no country will face future pandemic threats alone
20 May 2025
Professor Alice Norton reflects on what the new Pandemic Agreement means for global health security.
Molecule enabling new leukaemia treatments discovered
20 May 2025
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
20 May 2025
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
20 May 2025
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.