Ashmolean turns red for World Encephalitis Day
23 February 2023
Our researchers are tackling the devastating brain condition encephalitis.
Bioelectronic implant offers an intelligent therapy to treat incontinence
31 January 2023
Clinical Neurology MRC BNDU Research
The first participants in a clinical trial of a bioelectrical therapy to treat incontinence have received their 'smart' bioelectronic implants.
New Public Engagement Ambassadors 2023
9 January 2023
We're delighted to introduce our new cohort of public engagement ambassadors for 2023.
Direct evidence of reduced NMDA receptors in people with form of encephalitis
3 January 2023
NMDAR-antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune brain condition caused by patient’s own antibodies that bind to NMDA (N-Methyl-D-Aspartate) receptors in the synapses between nerve cells.
Director of MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit appointed
15 December 2022
From 2 January 2023, Professor Peter Magill will lead the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit (MRC BNDU) at the University of Oxford.
The Symphony of the Brain - new video about brain waves
14 December 2022
Scientists in our Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit have been working with Oxford Sparks to produce this engaging video about their research.
Jaideep Pandit honoured with RCoA Gold Medal
30 November 2022
Congratulations are in order for Professor Jaideep Pandit, Professor of Anaesthesia and consultant anaesthetist, who has received the rarely awarded prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Professor Pandit was a student and research fellow at DPAG and is now an Academic Visitor in the department; he is also a Fellow and Tutor in Medicine at St John's College.
Study reveals association between diagnosis of a neuropsychiatric condition and severe outcome from COVID-19 infection, and other severe acute respiratory infections
14 November 2022
Anaesthetics Coronavirus Research
New research from the University of Oxford has shown an increased risk of severe illness and death from both COVID-19 and other severe respiratory infections, such as influenza and pneumonia, among people with a pre-existing mental health condition.
New study shows clinical symptoms for Alzheimer’s can be predicted in preclinical models
10 November 2022
Establishing preclinical models of Alzheimer’s that reflect in-life clinical symptoms of each individual is a critically important goal, yet so far it has not been fully realised. A new collaborative study from the University of Oxford has demonstrated that clinical vulnerability to an abnormally abundant protein in Alzheimer’s brain is in fact reflected in individual patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cortical neurons.
MSc Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience: Class 2021/22 Prizes
19 October 2022
Congratulations to our MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience, Class of 2021/22 for successfully completing the course.
Visit from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
19 October 2022
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome the Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, Richard Benson, and its Chair of Trustees, Liz Charal.
Oxford receives £122m funding for healthcare research
14 October 2022
Health and care research in Oxford is to receive £122 million in government funding over the next five years to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for NHS patients. Our department will play a major role.
New insights gained into how the brain encodes information about the world
27 September 2022
Scientists have developed a new way to test the theory that active neurons can change what they signal in the world, rather than keeping a stable correspondence to things (such as a features of an object, or ideas).
Oxford and Quinnipiac researchers discuss integrated clinical care, education, and research in multiple sclerosis
21 September 2022
Clinical Neurology Research Teaching
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital's Mandell Center for Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research welcomed University of Oxford partners in September. Stakeholders from University of Oxford and Quinnipiac University met to discuss ongoing research and future opportunities to develop a Mandell MS Center concept of care in the UK.
Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship
12 September 2022
Award Integrative Neuroimaging Research
Dr Rezvan Farahibozorg has received one of 17 Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships for 2022.
Three New Professors
18 August 2022
Many congratulations to the following members of our Department who have been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
Repurposed drug could help patients with motor neuron disease
11 August 2022
A drug typically used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has shown promise as a potential new therapy for motor neuron disease (MND), according to a new study.