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Finnish Ambassador visits our Department
Clinical Neurology Research Teaching
7 November 2023
NDCN hosted a networking event with a delegation from the Finnish embassy and a group of University of Oxford students from Finland.
New fellowships in brain science established with philanthropic support
Clinical Neurology Research
30 October 2023
Wearable sensors provide early detection of progression in Parkinson’s Disease
Clinical Neurology Research
9 October 2023
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford has shown for the first time that it is possible to track the progression of Parkinson’s Disease accurately using specially trained machine learning algorithms to analyse data derived from sensor devices worn by patients.
Gene therapy opens new possibilities for treating chronic pain
Clinical Neurology Research
5 October 2023
Our researchers have shown the potential of a new gene therapy approach to silence human sensory neurons as a means of treating persistent pain. Many current drugs for chronic pain are highly addictive, which makes it important to discover new alternatives.
Six New Professors
Research
8 September 2023
Many congratulations to the following members of our Department who have been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
PAINCAST: A new collaborative podcast exploring the experience of neuropathic pain
Clinical Neurology Research
7 September 2023
PAINCAST: Neuropathic Pain Unravelled, a creative podcast about living with long-term pain, is part of a ground-breaking four-year collaborative research project into neuropathic pain.
Understanding the immune response in people with myasthenia gravis
Clinical Neurology Research
5 September 2023
Muscular Dystrophy UK has announced that it is investing £1.3 million into 11 new research projects including one at the University of Oxford.
Brief sleep therapy delivered by nurses improves insomnia
Ophthalmology Research SCNi
11 August 2023
Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that a brief form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by nurses in GP surgeries, significantly improves sleep and quality of life compared to sleep hygiene alone.
NDCN groups gain LEAF accreditation for sustainable research
Research
14 July 2023
Several of our research groups have been accredited by the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF).
New imaging method trialled for retinal diseases
Ophthalmology Research
28 June 2023
Clinical scientists in Oxford have presented a new method of imaging of the retina that overcomes many of the drawbacks of the current standard way of diagnosing and monitoring retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Body’s immune response may offer alternative approach to neuropathic pain therapies
Clinical Neurology Research
28 June 2023
In the midst of a global opioid epidemic, a team of scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain.
New programme to move potential MND drugs into clinical trials faster
Clinical Neurology Research
21 June 2023
A ground-breaking experimental medicine programme that will enable researchers to more rapidly screen potential drugs in people with motor neuron disease (MND, also known as ALS), is announced today on Global MND Awareness Day.
Researchers discover how cells handle the Parkinson’s disease-causing protein alpha-synuclein
Clinical Neurology Research
15 June 2023
Beacon Therapeutics launched to develop new generation of gene therapies for retinal diseases
Ophthalmology Research
12 June 2023
Beacon Therapeutics, a pioneering new biotech company, has launched with a mission to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases. The company is one of the most ambitious spinouts the University has been involved in to date, starting out with an impressive £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.
University of Oxford and Selvita collaborate to advance potential therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease
Clinical Neurology Research
26 May 2023
The University of Oxford and Selvita (WSE: SLV), one of the largest contract research organisations in Europe, are collaborating on drug discovery in the area of Parkinson's disease
Colin Espie becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Ophthalmology Research
18 May 2023
Professor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Oxford Epilepsy Research Group Papers Highlighted
Clinical Neurology Publication Research
2 May 2023
Two papers by early career researchers in our Oxford Epilepsy Research Group have been highlighted recently.
Study shows need for greater screening for frailty in emergency hospital admissions
Research Stroke & Dementia
26 April 2023
A new study has shown the need for more widespread screening for frailty in unplanned admissions to hospitals to better inform the care received by patients.
Surgery for sciatica reduces leg pain and disability, but benefits are short-lived
Clinical Neurology Research
20 April 2023
And the certainty of evidence supporting its use is low, say researchers
European Platform for Neurodegenerative Diseases launches repository of cohorts for researchers
Clinical Neurology Research
14 March 2023
The new Cohort Catalogue will facilitate discovery of over 60 neurodegeneration research cohorts from 17 countries across Europe