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New funding to fast-track ultra-fast FLASH radiotherapy into the clinic

A new EPSRC-funded research project led by Dr Kristoffer Petersson from the Department of Oncology aims to advance the clinical implementation of FLASH radiotherapy, an emerging technique that delivers radiation in a fraction of a second and may significantly reduce treatment side effects.

Simple menu tweak boosts vegetarian choices and cuts carbon, study finds

A simple low-cost change to workplace cafeteria menus can significantly increase vegetarian meal sales, reducing the environmental impact and calorie content of food sold, according to a new trial from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.

Co-operation and competition in the brain - a step closer to realistic digital twin brains

New study shows that a balance between cooperation and competition is a fundamental principle of how human and animal brains function, a finding which could help inform more realistic brain-like artificial intelligence, such as digital twin brains.

MSD Mediation Service - Building better workplace relationships - Call for Mediators 2026

£3M study led by patient voices targets pain in inflammatory arthritis

Researchers across the UK are banding together to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis, pain reduction, in a new £3m research programme funded by Arthritis UK.

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Oxford-ZEISS Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Imaging to develop next-generation imaging technology for drug-profiling in live cells

The pioneering technology will be able to precisely quantify drug behaviour at the cellular level for the development of novel therapeutics.

Matthew Freeman wins Biochemical Society Centenary Award

Congratulations to Prof Freeman, Head of Department of the Dunn School of Pathology, for this prestigious award, recognising his contributions in the field of intramembrane proteases and pseudoproteases, as well as his commitment to supporting and nurturing talent within the scientific community.

Sixty Seconds with Melanie Fleming

Melanie Fleming is an Associate Professor in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, and recently took up the divisional role of Academic Lead for Patient Involvement and Public Engagement. In this interview, Melanie shares her career journey, reflects on why involving patients and the public is central to good medical research, explains what the role involves, and offers practical, honest advice for researchers who are new to working with people and communities.

New community of practice for research assistants

Bodleian Libraries Update - April 2026 - Old Road Campus library | Book clubs | Covidence| Library plants | Information skills workshops

Oxford-led study reveals new way to activate protein kinases, opening new therapeutic possibilities

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new strategy to activate protein kinases — a major class of enzymes that regulate essential cellular processes — offering a potential pathway to treat diseases where current therapies remain limited.

World Parkinson’s Day: AD/PD 2026 highlights

Saturday 11 April marks World Parkinson’s Day, commemorating the birthday of Dr James Parkinson, who first described the condition in 1817. To mark the occasion, the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics highlights the recent visit to the Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease (AD/PD) 2026 conference in Copenhagen – moments that reflect the exciting progress being made in Parkinson’s research.

New mental health pathway for primary school children reduces anxiety problems – study shows

A new way of supporting primary age children’s mental health via schools has been shown to be highly effective in reducing anxiety problems, according to a new trial.

Global series highlights innovations and impact in post-pregnancy contraception

A collection of seven articles in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, led by Visiting Editor Anita Makins, brings together global expertise on post-pregnancy contraception - an area critical to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.

New required EDI Briefing e Learning for all MSD staff

Early pregnancy blood fat patterns linked to delayed brain development in children

The INTERBIO-21st study has identified that a pattern of fats identified in the blood of mothers early in pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of brain growth in the baby, and developmental delays in the children once they reach 2 years of age.

New AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it develops

Programme uses data from routine CT scans to help doctors identify high-risk patients earlier than ever before

Major technological advance reveals how mutations in a tiny non-coding gene cause multiple neuro-developmental disorders

Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with international partners, have made major advances in understanding how mutations in a single non-coding gene contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders affecting thousands of people worldwide.

New book tackles racism in medicine

A new Anti-Racist Medicine textbook explores racism’s impact on healthcare, research and education, and offers guidance for delivering more equitable care.

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