NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford
Enabling translational research through partnership
The University of Oxford is marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Kafka with a programme of activities celebrating his works and enduring legacy. Kafka died in 1924 of tuberculosis, which remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, not least because of the prevalence of drug-resistant strains of TB. Researchers at the... READ MORE
Imagine if you could find out if you were likely to have a heart attack in ten years’ time. Some 2.3 million people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease. Computed tomography (CT) heart scans are the recommended test for people with cardiac chest pain. These images assess narrowing and obstruction in the... READ MORE
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. It is often thought of as something that happens only at older ages. But more and more, we see young adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s suffering from stroke. Why is this happening? Are strokes really becoming more common at younger ages, or are we just... READ MORE
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of lay summaries (or plain English summaries) in medical research and what's involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's aimed at members of the public who would like to contribute to the research process. This session will give you the skills... READ MORE
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. Now this technique - delivering an electrical pulse into the brain - is being explored as a potential treatment for other neurological conditions.A new study is looking at whether DBS can help to treat chronic pain in people... READ MORE
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of Plain English Summaries in medical research and what’s involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's aimed at members of the public who would like to contribute to the research process. This session will give you the skills and confidence to... READ MORE
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 🌟 Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. Learn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the... READ MORE
