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\n \n\n \n8 September 2023
\n \n \n \nMany congratulations to the following members of our Department who have been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
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\n \n\n \n7 September 2023
\n \n \n \nPAINCAST: 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.
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\n \n\n \n5 September 2023
\n \n \n \nMuscular Dystrophy UK has announced that it is investing \u00a31.3 million into 11 new research projects including one at the University of Oxford.
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\n \n\n \n11 August 2023
\n \n \n \nResearchers 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.
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\n \n\n \n3 August 2023
\n \n \n \nThe work of Oxford University's Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research team (OxSTaR) has been recognised by a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE).
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\n \n\n \n14 July 2023
\n \n \n \nSeveral of our research groups have been accredited by the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF).
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\n \n\n \n14 July 2023
\n \n \n \nCongratulations to Desson Au-Yeung and George Shaw for their success in this year's competition.
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\n \n\n \n5 July 2023
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\n \n\n \n28 June 2023
\n \n \n \nClinical 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).
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\n \n\n \n28 June 2023
\n \n \n \nIn the midst of a global opioid epidemic, a team of scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain.
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\n \n\n \n26 June 2023
\n \n \n \nThe Davies and Rinaldi laboratories led 'glitter-essence imaging', a craft-based engagement activity at Freeland Primary School Science Day on 17 March 2023 for Brain Awareness Week.
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\n \n\n \n26 June 2023
\n \n \n \nOxford University has announced the winners of Beyond Boundaries, its science-inspired schools\u2019 art competition. Their work will be going on public display at Oxford University Museum of Natural History for all to see, from Friday 30 June \u2013 Monday 3 July 2023.
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\n \n\n \n23 June 2023
\n \n \n \nThis is an annual event where we join together to celebrate the work of our Department, and this year we made the most of being able to meet up in person, in a new venue, and with an innovative programme.
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\n \n\n \n21 June 2023
\n \n \n \nA 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.
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\n \n\n \n15 June 2023
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\n \n\n \n12 June 2023
\n \n \n \nBeacon 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 \u00a396 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.
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\n \n\n \n26 May 2023
\n \n \n \nThe 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
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\n \n\n \n18 May 2023
\n \n \n \nProfessor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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\n \n\n \n10 May 2023
\n \n \n \nProfessor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford and Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience, was selected for her substantial contributions to the advancement of science.
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\n \n\n \n9 May 2023
\n \n \n \nThis award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement is a significant landmark, indicating WIN's commitment to embedding support for public engagement.
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