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Researchers win UK Dementia Research Institute Grand Challenge Award to identify early signs of Alzheimer's
MRC BNDU Research
7 March 2023
The MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit has received funding for a multi-year research partnership designed to advance the understanding of early changes to the operations of brain circuits in Alzheimer's disease.
Ophthalmology Conference in Kyiv
Ophthalmology Research
6 March 2023
On 21 February, Robert MacLaren organised a one-day ophthalmology conference in Kyiv together with Dr Andrii Ruban, President of the Ukrainian Vitreoretinal Society.
Bioelectronic implant offers an intelligent therapy to treat incontinence
Clinical Neurology MRC BNDU Research
31 January 2023
The first participants in a clinical trial of a bioelectrical therapy to treat incontinence have received their 'smart' bioelectronic implants.
Direct evidence of reduced NMDA receptors in people with form of encephalitis
Clinical Neurology Research
3 January 2023
NMDAR-antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune brain condition caused by patient’s own antibodies that bind to NMDA (N-Methyl-D-Aspartate) receptors in the synapses between nerve cells.
Director of MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit appointed
MRC BNDU Research
15 December 2022
From 2 January 2023, Professor Peter Magill will lead the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit (MRC BNDU) at the University of Oxford.
The risk of seizures and epilepsy is higher after COVID than after the flu
Clinical Neurology Coronavirus Research
21 November 2022
Study reveals association between diagnosis of a neuropsychiatric condition and severe outcome from COVID-19 infection, and other severe acute respiratory infections
Anaesthetics Coronavirus Research
14 November 2022
New research from the University of Oxford has shown an increased risk of severe illness and death from both COVID-19 and other severe respiratory infections, such as influenza and pneumonia, among people with a pre-existing mental health condition.
New study shows clinical symptoms for Alzheimer’s can be predicted in preclinical models
Clinical Neurology Research
10 November 2022
Establishing preclinical models of Alzheimer’s that reflect in-life clinical symptoms of each individual is a critically important goal, yet so far it has not been fully realised. A new collaborative study from the University of Oxford has demonstrated that clinical vulnerability to an abnormally abundant protein in Alzheimer’s brain is in fact reflected in individual patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cortical neurons.
Visit from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
Ophthalmology Research
19 October 2022
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome the Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, Richard Benson, and its Chair of Trustees, Liz Charal.
DPhil Student Arun Joseph awarded scholarship to present research in Berlin
Anaesthetics Award Research
17 October 2022
Oxford receives £122m funding for healthcare research
Award Research
14 October 2022
Health and care research in Oxford is to receive £122 million in government funding over the next five years to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for NHS patients. Our department will play a major role.
New insights gained into how the brain encodes information about the world
Clinical Neurology Research
27 September 2022
Scientists have developed a new way to test the theory that active neurons can change what they signal in the world, rather than keeping a stable correspondence to things (such as a features of an object, or ideas).
Oxford and Quinnipiac researchers discuss integrated clinical care, education, and research in multiple sclerosis
Clinical Neurology Research Teaching
21 September 2022
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital's Mandell Center for Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research welcomed University of Oxford partners in September. Stakeholders from University of Oxford and Quinnipiac University met to discuss ongoing research and future opportunities to develop a Mandell MS Center concept of care in the UK.
Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship
Award Integrative Neuroimaging Research
12 September 2022
Dr Rezvan Farahibozorg has received one of 17 Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships for 2022.
Three New Professors
Research
18 August 2022
Many congratulations to the following members of our Department who have been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
Repurposed drug could help patients with motor neuron disease
Clinical Neurology Research
11 August 2022
A drug typically used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has shown promise as a potential new therapy for motor neuron disease (MND), according to a new study.
Finding out more about Parkinson’s by monitoring symptoms at home
Clinical Neurology Research
8 August 2022
Professor Chrystalina Antoniades explains how the COVID pandemic accelerated an innovation in one research project into Parkinson's Disease.
Insights into the molecular pathways of progressive multiple sclerosis
Clinical Neurology Research
24 June 2022
Text by Ian Fyfe for 'Nature Reviews Neurology'
Discovery of gene involved in chronic pain creates new treatment target
Clinical Neurology Research
15 June 2022
Our researchers have discovered a gene that regulates pain sensitisation by amplifying pain signals within the spinal cord. This is helping them to understand an important mechanism underlying chronic pain in humans, and provides a new treatment target.
Lymph nodes reveal more about mechanisms of autoimmunity
Clinical Neurology Research
13 June 2022
Two recent papers show that studying lymph nodes reveals details of the mechanisms of autoimmunity.