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Scientists catch heartbeat ‘molecular switch’ in action
8 February 2019
Oxford University Radcliffe Department of Medicine researchers have developed a new method that uses a protein originally found in marine corals to visualise the flow of calcium that makes the heart beat.
10-Year Partnership with GenesisCare
7 February 2019
GenesisCare and the University of Oxford establish innovative 10-year research partnership to improve diagnosis and care for people with cancer.
Ten-year outcomes of cardiac surgery trial published
6 February 2019
The ten-year outcomes of the Arterial Revascularisation Trial (ART), conducted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
New grant from Cancer Research UK will help develop early detection methods for Oesophageal cancer
6 February 2019
Researchers from Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics and Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine have been awarded a Cancer Research UK Primer grant of £100,000 to study biomarkers for non-invasive early detection of oesophageal adencarcinoma.
People with chronic conditions are missing out on health management benefits of physical activity
5 February 2019
A study of over 96,000 UK men and women, of average age 64.5 years, has found that those with chronic conditions are spending considerably less time on physical activity than their healthy peers, so are missing out on its health management benefits.
BDI to host EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Health Data Science
5 February 2019
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has funded a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Health Data Science at the University of Oxford. The Centre will be located within the Big Data Institute, and will play a leading role in training the next generation of health data scientists.
Fundamental advances in vascular development knowledge
4 February 2019
Research carried out by the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics represents advances in vascular development knowledge.
MRI scans reveal how brain protects memories
4 February 2019
Research by the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging has identified two distinct parts of the human brain - the neocortex and the hippocampus (a part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions) - which protect our memories from interfering with one another.
Natural Killer cells used to treat chronic pain by removing damaged nerves after injury
4 February 2019
An international collaboration of scientists, led by Alexander Davies and Simon Rinaldi from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, has found that specialised cells within the body’s immune system - Natural Killer cells - play a significant role in removing damaged nerve fibres.
Oxford University signs universal flu vaccine development deal with US startup BWV
4 February 2019
Oxford University, through its innovation arm Oxford University Innovation (OUI), has entered into an option agreement for a universal influenza vaccine with US-based startup Blue Water Vaccines (BWV), which is raising $15m to support development of the flu shot.
Bad brakes
4 February 2019
Researchers in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine identify a faulty molecular brake that interferes with heart muscle’s ability to contract and relax
Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older people
1 February 2019
Statin therapy reduces major vascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people of all ages, including those over the age of 75, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
Innovations get £3M boost to prove the potential of health data to transform lives
1 February 2019
Ten innovative data solutions to healthcare challenges, including a project led by the Head of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), Professor Freddie Hamdy, are set to receive a share of £3 million Government funding following a UK-wide competition. The initiatives will see NHS, universities and companies combining expertise and using health data responsibly to drive innovation and improve health outcomes for people across the UK.
Oxford University Innovation Incubator relaunches with new startup offer
10 January 2019
Oxford University Innovation Incubator unveils with new deal on equity and access to finance through the OUI Future Fusion programme.
Professor Tim Behrens honoured in Blavatnik Awards
9 January 2019
Professor Tim Behrens (Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences) is among the laureates and finalists of the 2019 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, announced today by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences.
Scientists call for increased diversity in genomic research
8 January 2019
A growing number of genomic studies have generated important discoveries regarding human health and behaviour, but new research from the University of Oxford suggests that scientific advancement is limited by a lack of diversity.
New Oxford Sparks podcast launched "Should I be a vegan?"
7 January 2019
In this episode of the Big Questions podcast, Dr Christina Potter in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences is asked "Should I be a vegan?"
2018 - A landmark year for the Business Development & Partnering Team
2 January 2019
Oxford University’s Medical Sciences Business Development & Partnering team reflect on 2018 and look forward to 2019