New funding boosts Oxford research into inflammatory neuropathies
26 February 2026
To mark Rare Disease Day on 28 February, we’re highlighting the research of Professor Simon Rinaldi and Dr Nicolas Dubuisson, and celebrating a major new $600,000 grant to progress their fight against inflammatory neuropathies.
NDCN professors amongst first Group Leaders announced for new dedicated Parkinson's Research Centre
19 February 2026
Professors Laura Parkkinen and Peter Magill have been appointed to UK DRI Group Leader roles.
The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Advances Discovery of Therapies for Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)
13 February 2026
Esther Becker and Andrea Németh have both received awards of £100,000.
Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery
12 February 2026
A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people following surgery.
NDORMS and NDCN collaborate with Oxford University Hospitals to form the Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care.
23 January 2026
Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care at Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), along with the Critical Care Research Team at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) have formally become a new Institute within the University of Oxford: the Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care.
NDCN's 2026 Engagement Ambassadors
21 January 2026
Seven NDCN researchers and staff have been selected to join the 'Engagement Ambassadors' programme.
New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health
13 January 2026
A short animation based on research by Professor Colin Espie, explores how ‘better sleep’ can fundamentally improve our health and wellbeing
Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Announces 2025 Scholars
16 December 2025
Esther Becker is one of ten recipients of the 2025 Rare Disease Scholar Award, which advances promising discoveries from academic labs into clinical practice.
Cognitive impairment after a stroke calls for tailored recovery treatment shows new study
11 December 2025
A major new study recently published in Imaging Neuroscience shows that the brain location of the stroke does not always determine the symptoms.
In Conversation: Professor Kevin Talbot and Professor Bruce Biccard
11 December 2025
The newly appointed Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science, Professor Bruce Biccard, was interviewed by Professor Kevin Talbot at NDCN’s Newsround on the 18 November 2025.
An eye for a good book
10 December 2025
Betina Ip has joined the shortlisting panel for the 2025 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the annual celebration of the best science books for under 14s. She spoke to us about what makes an engaging children's science book.
Leading academics recognised on Clarivate Highly Cited List
3 December 2025
Six researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience have made it onto the 2025 list.
WICN event reflects on pilot mentorship programme
20 November 2025
An exciting research culture event on 17 October 2025 highlighted an ongoing pilot mentorship programme in the department, developed and led by the Women in Clinical Neurosciences (WICN) group.
New study investigates cause of repetitive negative thoughts
20 November 2025
Repetitive negative thoughts will be investigated using a range of cutting-edge brain science techniques as part of a new study led by the University of Oxford and funded by Wellcome.
Oxford researchers to redefine new human-based research models of pain
11 November 2025
An interdisciplinary team led by Professor Zameel Cader is part of a major new initiative which aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines.
Sir Roger Bannister Prize Winner 2024/25
6 November 2025
Congratulations to Caitlin Gardner for her success in this year's competition.
In Conversation with Professor Stephen Smith
5 November 2025
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Stephen Smith reflects on over 30 years at Oxford University, winning the 2025 Glass Brain Award, and founding FMRIB.
New Oxford-led project aims to revolutionise chronic pain treatment
17 October 2025
The University of Oxford is to lead a new six-year, £11 million project backed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which aims develop a new generation of personalised treatments capable of reducing or abolishing chronic pain.
Oxford Cancer announces 2025 CRIS Cancer Clinical Career Fellows
13 October 2025
Oxford Cancer, together with the CRIS Cancer Foundation, is delighted to announce the appointment of the 2025 CRIS Cancer Postdoctoral Clinical Fellows: Dr Rebecca Ling and Dr Casmir Turnquist