A patient who is the first in the UK to receive the world’s most advanced “bionic eye” has been able to read the time for the first time in more than five years. The moment Rhian Lewis, 49, realised she had correctly told the time is captured on BBC’s “Trust Me I’m A Doctor”, to be broadcast on ... READ MORE
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First electronic retina implanted in the UK
Surgeons in Oxford are the first in the UK to successfully implant an electronic retina into the back of an eye. On 22 March 2012, Chris James became the first patient in the UK to receive this ground-breaking surgery as part of a clinical trial being carried out at John Radcliffe Hospital and ... READ MORE
“Bionic eye” to feature on ITV documentary
The story of a patient who was among the first in the UK to receive the world's most advanced 'bionic eye' is to feature on ITV this month. Nikki Watson’s story will feature on “What Would Be Your Miracle?” on ITV 1 on Thursday, May 12 at 9pm. The 48-year-old, from Devon, was diagnosed with ... READ MORE
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Hundreds learn about pioneering Oxfordshire medical research
MORE than 500 visitors learned about ground-breaking medical research taking place in Oxfordshire at a series of events held by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) this month. From a vaccine for Ebola to bionic eyes to new ways to treat cancer, the seven events featured just some of ... READ MORE
Bionic eyes give us a look into future of medical technology
BIONIC eyes, lung imaging and pregnancy apps were part of an exhibition revealing life-changing research taking place in Oxford. Members of the public had a rare opportunity to meet surgeons, nurses and clinical researchers who are building the next generation of clinical techniques to ... READ MORE
New retinal implant technique is being trialled in Oxford
A new retinal implant technique is being trialled at the Oxford Eye Hospital in 2011 for the first time in the UK. Professor Robert MacLaren, Consultant Retinal Surgeon at the Oxford Eye Hospital, is leading a trial to look at new technology that aims to restore sight to blind patients. By ... READ MORE
Sub-theme 1: Novel rapid, high-throughput diagnostic workflows for infection
Work in this sub-theme will focus on our genetic sequencing expertise, especially in relation to respiratory viruses. Key activities include: Developing accurate tests for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we did not have effective antibody tests, which can tell ... READ MORE
Researchers inspire the next generation
Secondary school students and their teachers were kept on the edge of their seats with a fun an interactive session at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Thursday 17th March. Researchers, scientists, nurses and engineers were on hand with props to try and get the students from schools across ... READ MORE
Discover the future at our 2013 open day
On Wednesday May 15 we will be showcasing the pioneering research improving healthcare across Oxfordshire’s hospitals and across the NHS…and we hope you will join us. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Oxford Biomedical Research Centre is a £100m collaboration between Oxford ... READ MORE
Public invited to research talks and exhibition
Cutting edge medical research taking place in Oxfordshire will be on show at a series of talks and exhibitions in Oxford on Wednesday, March 11. Visitors are welcome to Innovation in Healthcare Research from midday to 6pm at Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford. The free event will ... READ MORE
£113.7m boost for Oxfordshire research
More than £113.7m will be invested in ground-breaking Oxfordshire medical research after funding was renewed for the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) for a further five years. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), which is funded through the Department of Health, today ... READ MORE
Public Health Minister Visits Oxford Cancer Hospital ahead of World Cancer Day
Ahead of World Cancer Day on February, Public Health Minister Nicola Blackwood highlighted the importance of UK scientific research to beating cancer during a visit to the Churchill Hospital. The Public Health and Innovation Minister saw state-of-the-art clinical trials and facilities for new ... READ MORE
Oxfordshire research funding programme praised for impact on NHS
A 10-year programme of research funding at Oxfordshire’s hospitals has had a positive impact on patient care, a new paper has reported. Interviews with clinical leaders on the work of the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) found ‘numerous’ examples of positive impact on patient ... READ MORE
Five more years of transforming care through research
An exciting new chapter in NHS medical research in Oxford begins today (April 1) with the £113.7m renewal of the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The BRC is a partnership between Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford to fund medical research that ... READ MORE
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