Professor Ellie Barnes has been appointed as Deputy Director of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford. Professor Barnes, currently Co-theme Lead for the BRC Oxford’s Life-saving Vaccines Theme, will be Deputy Director for the remainder of this BRC funding round, until March 2028. She will ... READ MORE
Early pregnancy screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies
Unequal access to early pregnancy scans delays detection of serious conditions. Early screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies, including heart and limb issues. Researchers from the University of Oxford, supported by NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, together with ... READ MORE
Study finds no increased safety risk for obese patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery
Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study by University of Oxford researchers. Joint replacement surgeries - including hip, knee and shoulder replacements - can significantly ... READ MORE