New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle
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
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
10 September 2021
Coronavirus Ophthalmology Research SCNi
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
8 September 2021
Award Clinical Neurology Research
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
7 September 2021
Patients with autoantibodies which target neuronal proteins can have pain as an under-recognised clinical manifestation.
John Jacob wins clinical academic research partnership for brain cancer project
22 June 2021
The Medical Research Council awarded Dr John Jacob upwards of £200,000 to fund a project on brain cancer modelling.
Newborn brain scans clarify how some diseases develop
2 June 2021
Integrative Neuroimaging Research
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
28 May 2021
Clinical Neurology Integrative Neuroimaging Research
Professor David Bennett is leading a new national research consortium to investigate neuropathic pain.
NDCN Thomas Willis Day Prize Winners
26 May 2021
Award Public engagement Research Teaching
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
12 May 2021
Integrative Neuroimaging Research
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.
Celebrating International Women's Day
5 March 2021
100 years since women were admitted as full members of the University of Oxford, women now hold vital posts at all levels of this institution.
Researcher publishes children's book of the brain
4 March 2021
Betina Ip, a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow, has written a book for children: The Usborne Book of the Brain
Research shows how the brain reorganises old memories when new ones are made
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
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
5 February 2021
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that could improve clinicians’ ability to identify hospitalised patients who need intensive care.