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A new study has for the first time identified regions of the genome associated with left-handedness in the general population and linked their effects with brain architecture. The study linked these genetic differences with the connections between areas of the brain related to language.
Professor Tipu Aziz, 1956-2024
People
31 October 2024
Tipu Aziz, a major figure in Oxford Neuroscience over the last three decades, has sadly died
Study finds important link between genetic markers and neuropathic pain
Clinical Neurology Publication Research
31 October 2024
European researchers have mapped the most comprehensive phenotyping of neuropathic pain and identified genetic markers associated with this serious condition. The new findings could be especially important for diabetes-patients.
Wellcome Discovery Award granted to Professor Robert MacLaren
Award Ophthalmology People
24 October 2024
Professor Robert MacLaren has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Discovery Award to advance the development of CRISPR strategies to treat inherited retinal diseases, which are a leading cause of childhood visual impairment in the UK and of blindness in people of working age.
Football on the (alumni) brain
Event Integrative Neuroimaging Public engagement
22 October 2024
A nine-strong team from WIN and NDCN spent a soggy Saturday morning in September bringing Football on the Brain to Meeting Minds 2024, the annual flagship event for Oxford alumni.
Andreas Themistocleous awarded an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship
Award Clinical Neurology People Staff development
18 October 2024
Dr Bo Sun awarded Future Leaders Grant
Award Clinical Neurology People
14 October 2024
The three-year £225,000 grant from The Brain Tumour Charity will fund research into whether it's possible to use T-cells to track and detect gliomas.
DPhil student receives OPEN funding for ventilator management policy project
Anaesthetics Award People
10 October 2024
Postgraduate student Arun Joseph, who is reading for a DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences, has been awarded £5,000 by the Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) Seed Fund to support a project aimed at improving ventilator management for patients with acute brain injury.
Adventures of the Brain with Associate Professor Sanjay Manohar
Clinical Neurology People Publication
3 October 2024
Sanjay Manohar answers our burning questions about why he pursued neuroscience, his new book, and why it’s important to teach children about the brain.
Professor Russell Foster awarded Foreign Fellowship of INSA
Award Ophthalmology People SCNi
2 October 2024
Congratulations to Professor Russell Foster, Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, on his election as a Foreign Fellow of the lndian National Science Academy.
Tim Denison elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Award MRC BNDU
18 September 2024
Many congratulations to BNDU Group Leader Professor Tim Denison on the announcement today of his election to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre Open Day 2024
Clinical Neurology Event Public engagement Research
17 September 2024
This annual PPI event brings together researchers and clinicians at the forefront of Parkinson’s research alongside patients and families.
New study discovers that robust memory of a previous event prevents new flexible memories from being formed
MRC BNDU Publication Research
6 September 2024
Researchers at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit have discovered a new neuronal mechanism in the hippocampus, that prevents new ‘flexible’ memories from being formed due to a past ‘robust’ memory.
Nele Demeyere awarded the title of Professor of Neuropsychology
Award Research Staff development
6 September 2024
Many congratulations to Nele Demeyere who has been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
Dr Clémence Ligneul awarded European Research Council Starting Grant to launch ambitious project
Award Integrative Neuroimaging Research
5 September 2024
Dr Clémence Ligneul is one of six Oxford researchers selected for a major European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, who will each receive up to €1.5 million for a period of five years.
Glittering on your nerves
Clinical Neurology Public engagement
29 July 2024
Postdoctoral researchers performed ‘glitter-essence imaging’ with families at the Science Wonder Garden Party 2024.
New collaboration with the Hanoi Stroke Association (HNSA) and Bayer Vietnam marked with ceremony
Event Stroke & Dementia
25 July 2024
The celebration marks a significant milestone in an ongoing commitment to enhance scientific research capacity and stroke management in Vietnam
Centre to address global epilepsy challenges launched at Oxford’s Wolfson College
Clinical Neurology Research
22 July 2024
The University of Oxford is launching The Centre for Global Epilepsy to address the global burden of epilepsy, particularly in lower-income countries.
Thomas Willis Day 2024
Event Staff development
21 June 2024
This is an annual event where we join together to celebrate the work of our Department. This year we made the most of being able to meet up in person, in a new venue, and with an innovative programme.