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How our dreams changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ophthalmology Research SCNi
29 September 2021
This study explored associations between COVID-19 and dream recall frequency, and related social, health, and mental health factors.
New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle
Ophthalmology Research
21 September 2021
A new study has revealed more about how exposure to dim light in the evening affects circadian health. The findings emphasise the need to optimise our artificial light exposure if we are to avoid shifting our biological clocks.
Blood lipoprotein levels linked to future risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Clinical Neurology Research
17 September 2021
Greater understanding of the role of lipoproteins could support screening and efforts to develop treatments.
International study finds insomnia, anxiety and depression very prevalent during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus Ophthalmology Research SCNi
10 September 2021
Researchers are recommending public health interventions to reduce the long-term adverse outcomes associated with chronic insomnia and mental health problems.
Alexander Davies wins top UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
Award Clinical Neurology Research
8 September 2021
Alex is one of eight Oxford University academics who have been awarded significant financial funding from the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Scheme
New study on link between autoimmunity and pain
Clinical Neurology Research
7 September 2021
Patients with autoantibodies which target neuronal proteins can have pain as an under-recognised clinical manifestation.
Researchers identify distinct immunological mechanisms in early and late onset myasthenia gravis
Clinical Neurology Research
22 July 2021
John Jacob wins clinical academic research partnership for brain cancer project
Clinical Neurology Research
22 June 2021
The Medical Research Council awarded Dr John Jacob upwards of £200,000 to fund a project on brain cancer modelling.
A stem cell-based model offers new insights into the mechanisms of neuronal loss in Parkinson’s disease
Clinical Neurology Research
21 June 2021
Newborn brain scans clarify how some diseases develop
Integrative Neuroimaging Research
2 June 2021
Newborn brain scans from the Developing Human Connectome Project are now available online in large-scale open-source project, clarifying how some diseases develop.
New consortium to uncover mechanisms of neuropathic pain
Clinical Neurology Integrative Neuroimaging Research
28 May 2021
Professor David Bennett is leading a new national research consortium to investigate neuropathic pain.
NDCN Thomas Willis Day Prize Winners
Award Public engagement Research Teaching
26 May 2021
Our annual Thomas Willis Day celebrates the work of our Department over the previous year.
Heidi Johansen-Berg elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Integrative Neuroimaging Research
12 May 2021
Congratulations to Heidi Johansen-Berg, one of 11 University of Oxford biomedical and health scientists that the Academy of Medical Sciences has elected to its fellowship.
Research shows how the brain reorganises old memories when new ones are made
MRC BNDU Research
18 February 2021
Researchers have discovered that the arrangement of existing memories in the brain is altered when we embed new memories
Capturing immune cells that colonise the brain to prevent disease progression in multiple sclerosis
Clinical Neurology Research
16 February 2021
Researchers have revealed a disease-causing population of immune cells, which travel to the brain in patients with multiple sclerosis. They demonstrate how to trap these cells in the blood, which means they can be targeted to prevent disease progression.
New machine learning system developed to identify deteriorating patients in hospital
Anaesthetics Research
5 February 2021
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that could improve clinicians’ ability to identify hospitalised patients who need intensive care.
Accidental awareness in obstetric surgery under general anaesthesia more frequent than expected
Anaesthetics Research
13 January 2021
The largest ever study of awareness during obstetric general anaesthesia shows around 1 in 250 women may be affected, and some may experience long-term psychological harm.
Are sleep trackers accurate? Here’s what researchers currently know
Ophthalmology Research
12 January 2021
Two neurologists awarded MRC Senior Clinical Fellowships
Clinical Neurology Research
26 November 2020
Two of our Associate Professors, Sarosh Irani and George Tofaris, have been awarded MRC Senior Clinical Fellowships.