Raised blood pressure and diabetes alter brain structure
In a new study, neuroscientists have found that raised blood pressure and diabetes in mid-life alter brain structure to slow thinking speed and memory.
Read moreFrom our Head of Department
Welcome to the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), one of the World's leading centres for research and treatment in disorders of the nervous system.
Take part in our research
Coronavirus Research
Work with us
What's new
Retirement of Professor Peter Brown
15 January 2021
This month sees the retirement of Professor Peter Brown as Director of the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford.
Accidental awareness in obstetric surgery under general anaesthesia more frequent than expected
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.
Two neurologists awarded MRC Senior Clinical Fellowships
26 November 2020
Two of our Associate Professors, Sarosh Irani and George Tofaris, have been awarded MRC Senior Clinical Fellowships.
AT A GLANCE
Events
