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Blood test predicts risk of death in acutely ill children in lower-income countries

An international study has identified a blood-based indicator of intestinal damage and inflammation that strongly predicts mortality in sick children. The new biomarker could help to identify those children at greatest risk of dying after hospitalisation in parts of the world with limited resources.

Addressing antimicrobial resistance through advanced UTI models

A collaborative study, which includes contributions from the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) researchers Aaron Crowther and supervisor Dario Carugo, explores new ways to model bladder biology and infection, allowing evaluation of antimicrobial therapies under physiologically relevant conditions.

World's first Phase II Nipah virus vaccine trial launch

The University of Oxford has launched the world’s first Phase II clinical trial of a Nipah virus vaccine candidate.

European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants awarded to eleven Oxford academics

Eleven academics from the University of Oxford are to lead new research projects supported by European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants. These grants support highly promising mid-career scientists of any nationality and any field with building a research team at an eligible host organisation.

Oxford contributes to UK–China health reform discussions at Chevening forum

Dr Stuart Faulkner represented the Chevening Health Reform Fellowship at the inaugural Chevening Health Research Forum (CHERF) in China, an event jointly hosted by the UK government, the University of Oxford, and the British Chamber of Commerce in China. The forum brought together leading academics and policy specialists to strengthen UK–China collaboration on health reform and showcase research supported by the Fellowship Programme.

First volunteer receives Lassa Fever vaccine in cutting-edge Oxford trial

The first volunteer has received a dose in a first-in-human trial of Oxford’s Lassa vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight against the deadly virus.

Rapid, low-cost tests can help prevent child deaths from contaminated medicinal syrups

Researchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators have demonstrated that simple, rapid, and inexpensive tests can detect deadly contaminants in medicinal syrups - contaminants that have tragically led to the deaths of hundreds of children worldwide.

Study gives insight into mental health and wellbeing of thousands of teenagers

A pilot study of more than 15,000 teenagers gives a complex picture of adolescent mental health, finding associations between wellbeing and factors such as sleep, vaping and exercise.

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‘Creeping catastrophe’: Climate change is driving global rise in infectious diseases, leading health experts warn

Infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, and tuberculosis are considered to pose as great a challenge to global health as new or emerging pathogens, according to a major international study led by The Global Health Network at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine and commissioned by Wellcome.

Blog: Warneford Park a critical turning point for brain and mental health research

After plans to redevelop the Warneford Hospital site were submitted to Oxford City Council, the Head of the Department of Psychiatry Professor Belinda Lennox outlines how having modern research and hospital facilities is critical for advancing research and supporting patients.

It's beginning to look a lot like Gutmas!

Congratulations to Vy Wien Lai, whose image was chosen for 1st place in the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) and Medical Research Foundation (MRF)2025 Festive Science Image Competition

Dr Joanna Crocker appointed Chief Scientific Advisor to help tackle health inequalities in Oxfordshire

Dr Joanna Crocker, a Senior Researcher in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has been appointed Chief Scientific Advisor to lead community-engaged research tackling health inequalities in Oxfordshire

Rise in high blood pressure among children shown in new global study completed during Oxford sabbatical

A new international study, undertaken while senior author Professor Igor Rudan was on a sabbatical in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has brought together data from around the world to understand how common high blood pressure is in children and teenagers.

Primary Care Clinical Trials unit partners with Boots to recruit patients where they now seek care

A Boots pharmacy in Durham is recruiting patients to the DURATION trial, testing whether community pharmacies can support clinical research following the NHS Pharmacy First rollout. The pilot could reshape how primary care trials adapt to changing patient pathways.

Creative arts therapies are effective treatment options for PTSD in young people globally

Music, dance, art, drama, and poetry therapies are effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents across the globe, according to new research from the University of Oxford.

OpenSAFELY team awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education

Oxford’s OpenSAFELY team wins the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for revolutionising secure NHS data research, protecting patient privacy while unlocking life-saving health insights.

Bridging the gap between epilepsy and mental health

A more holistic approach is urgently needed to treat people with epilepsy and co-occurring mental health disorders, according to a new paper.

Unequal access to early pregnancy scans delays detection of serious conditions

Early screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies, including heart and limb issues. Researchers from the University of Oxford, together with colleagues from the NHS and other partners, have published the first population-level study linking first-trimester ultrasound practice with early detection rates for serious congenital anomalies.

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