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Nuffield Department of Medicine scientists receive funding for children’s cancer vaccine development

A new partnership between Alice’s Arc, the Centre for Immuno-Oncology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine and the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology will pioneer the development of a bespoke mRNA vaccine to improve treatment outcomes for children with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer.

New study finds link between mild COVID-19 disease and certain T cell responses

The study, led by researchers at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit and the CAMS Oxford Institute (NDM), found that dominant T cell responses found in many individuals 4 years after infection are associated with mild COVID-19 disease, and likely play important protective roles in subsequent viral infection events.

Neurodiversity takes centre stage at Oxford’s first conference

Oxford’s first Neurodiversity Conference brought together clinicians, researchers, local organisations members of the public and the neurodivergent community to discuss current and future research and areas for potential collaboration.

University EA / PA Community of Practice 4th Annual Conference

Oxford and Cayetano win Wellcome Discovery Award to transform care for Chronic Mountain Sickness

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) in Lima, Peru and the University of Oxford have secured a prestigious Discovery Award worth $3.1 million to launch a four-year programme aimed at improving treatment for Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS)—a debilitating, neglected condition affecting high-altitude populations.

New partnership aims to tackle antibiotic overuse in African children’s hospitals

PediSEP-1, a new study funded by the EDCTP3 Horizon programme, has launched to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in African hospitals. The initiative introduces a risk-differentiated care approach identifying low-risk children who can be safely discharged early with minimal or no antibiotics supported by targeted parental education and ‘virtual ward’ follow up by phone. The project seeks to reduce antibiotic overuse and AMR transmission, and increase system efficiency

A new paradigm of pancreatic islet adaptations in pregnancy

University of Oxford researchers have uncovered surprising new insights into how the pancreas adapts during pregnancy to meet the body’s increased demand for insulin. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, challenge long-standing assumptions based on animal studies and highlight key differences between human and mouse biology.

How can we keep GPs in the job? New review points to relationships, meaning, and learning

New research shows GP retention depends on how services are organised, not just individual resilience. Meaningful work, strong relationships, and learning cultures help GPs stay in post and deliver better patient care.

UNIQ+ Research Internships 2026: Project requests

The UNIQ+ Postgraduate Research Internships programme is seeking project requests from research staff who are willing to supervise interns working in their department during the 2026 summer vacation.

Oxford Medical School hosts Palestinian students through OxPal Initiative

The University of Oxford's Primary Care undergraduate medical education team has successfully hosted another group of Palestinian medical students as part of the innovative OxPal project, reinforcing the university's commitment to international medical education collaboration.

Oxford University to accelerate type 1 diabetes research and care with £10 million gift

The University of Oxford has announced a gift of £10 million from the Bukhman Foundation to support ground-breaking research into type 1 diabetes (T1D). This generous funding will establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, as well as create new academic posts and scholarships, helping to accelerate progress towards better treatments and ultimately a cure.

Oxford University researchers pioneer new breathing test to detect lung disease earlier

A new project led by Oxford University aims to develop a novel breathing test that could detect asthma and COPD earlier, more accurately, and closer to home - reducing pressure on the NHS and improving outcomes for patients.

Any level of alcohol consumption increases risk of dementia

Any amount of alcohol consumption may increase risk of dementia, according to the most comprehensive study of alcohol consumption and dementia risk to date.

No evidence that Paracetamol use in pregnancy causes Autism Spectrum Disorder

Current evidence does not support a causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder. A 2025 review of pivotal studies concluded that in-utero exposure to paracetamol is unlikely to confer a clinically important increased risk of ASD, and clinical guidelines on treating pain and fever in pregnancy should not change. Untreated pain and fever can harm both mother and fetus; when needed, paracetamol remains the recommended option.

New study find treatment for Chagas disease is excessive

A new study has found the current recommended treatment for Chagas disease could be given over a substantially shorter time period and still be as effective.

Global study shows drug shortages affect patient care to varying degrees

In the largest study of its kind, new global research has revealed that drug shortages can become a systemic issue affecting the health of millions of patients and impacting healthcare systems in Europe and North America

Professor Prabhat Jha starts as new Head of Department

Professor Prabhat Jha has started in the role of Head of Department, taking over from Professor Sir Rory Collins who was Head of Department from its inception in 2013.

People with severe mental illness gain three times as much weight as peers, yet weight-management referrals do not increase

People with severe mental illness gain 4kg more weight than peers over 15 years but aren't offered more weight-management support, identifying crucial five-year intervention window.

Spotlight on Engagement: A Conversation with Fiona Rix

Meet Fiona Rix, a retired speech and language therapist and PPI Advisor at the Oxford Brain Health Clinic. Fiona shares her journey and experiences as a public contributor in health research. In this interview, she discusses what inspired her involvement, her impact on research projects, and advice for others considering PPI in clinical studies.

In Conversation with Helen Higham

Helen Higham is Director of OxSTaR (Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research). She was awarded the prestigious Frederic Hewitt Lectureship by the Royal College of Anaesthetists in May 2025 in recognition of her sustained and innovative contributions to human factors, patient safety and simulation-based education.

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