New imaging method trialled for retinal diseases
28 June 2023
Clinical 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).
Body’s immune response may offer alternative approach to neuropathic pain therapies
28 June 2023
In the midst of a global opioid epidemic, a team of scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain.
Neuroimmunology at Freeland School Science Day
26 June 2023
Clinical Neurology Public engagement
The 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.
Local young artists recognised in the University of Oxford's science-inspired art competition
26 June 2023
Oxford University has announced the winners of Beyond Boundaries, its science-inspired schools’ 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 – Monday 3 July 2023.
Thomas Willis Day 2023
23 June 2023
This 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.
New programme to move potential MND drugs into clinical trials faster
21 June 2023
A 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.
Beacon Therapeutics launched to develop new generation of gene therapies for retinal diseases
12 June 2023
Beacon 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 £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.
University of Oxford and Selvita collaborate to advance potential therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease
26 May 2023
The 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
Colin Espie becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
18 May 2023
Professor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Professor Irene Tracey elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society
10 May 2023
Award Integrative Neuroimaging
Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford and Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience, was selected for her substantial contributions to the advancement of science.
Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) receives Silver Engage Watermark Award
9 May 2023
Integrative Neuroimaging Public engagement
This award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement is a significant landmark, indicating WIN's commitment to embedding support for public engagement.
Oxford Epilepsy Research Group Papers Highlighted
2 May 2023
Clinical Neurology Publication Research
Two papers by early career researchers in our Oxford Epilepsy Research Group have been highlighted recently.
Study shows need for greater screening for frailty in emergency hospital admissions
26 April 2023
A new study has shown the need for more widespread screening for frailty in unplanned admissions to hospitals to better inform the care received by patients.
Twenty-five years of functional MRI of the brain at Oxford
21 April 2023
If you think back to 1998, you might remember it as the year that Google came into existence, or the year that construction began on the International Space Station, or perhaps even the year that the UK won the Eurovision Song Contest. But it was also a very significant year for medical sciences: the year that the Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB) officially opened.
Surgery for sciatica reduces leg pain and disability, but benefits are short-lived
20 April 2023
And the certainty of evidence supporting its use is low, say researchers
Jaideep Pandit appointed Editor-in-Chief for world's leading anaesthesia journal
4 April 2023
Congratulations are in order for Professor Jaideep Pandit, Professor of Anaesthesia, on his appointment as the next Editor-in-Chief of Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) and its companion journal, A&A Practice. Professor Pandit is the first A&A Editor-in-Chief based outside the United States to lead this prestigious journal.
European Platform for Neurodegenerative Diseases launches repository of cohorts for researchers
14 March 2023
The new Cohort Catalogue will facilitate discovery of over 60 neurodegeneration research cohorts from 17 countries across Europe
Two NDCN students join BNA Scholars Programme
9 March 2023
The British Neuroscience Association Scholars Programme was launched in 2021 with a view to improving equality, diversity and inclusion in neuroscience.