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Dr Thomas Kabir from the McPin Foundation will talk about finding, reading and understanding healthcare and medical research papers. The webinar is organised by a collaboration of Oxford-based organisations that work together to support patient, carer and public involvement in health research.
Dr Nikki Newhouse is a postdoctoral researcher in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, where she works as a qualitative methodologist. Her primary research interest is in human-computer interaction, in particular the development, evaluation and implementation of complex digital interventions to support physical and psychological wellbeing across the... READ MORE
Julia Hippisley-Cox, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and General Practice at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, will discuss her research into risk prediction models for a range of diseases, including COVID-19, and how these tools can be used to improve healthcare and support the NHS. Watch live at https://youtu.be/2fuc_mjckOY. To submit a question... READ MORE
Pelvic pain and fertility problems can be symptoms of many issues. Endometriosis is a common condition that can take 8 to 12 years for proper diagnosis – tissue similar to the womb’s lining grows in the ovaries and fallopian tubes – and few tests exist to distinguish it from other potential causes. University of Oxford... READ MORE
Next year marks the discovery centenary of insulin, revolutionising the care of people with type 1 diabetes. Explore how science has transformed what was once a rapidly fatal illness to a managed condition. Technological advances are helping people with diabetes mimic the action of their pancreas, from drugs to patches that deliver insulin via handheld... READ MORE
Problems with anxiety are common, with roots often in childhood, however support for children and their families is all too rare. In this talk, University of Oxford Professor, Cathy Creswell, explores a range of evidence-based ways for parents to help their children overcome problems with anxiety. Individuals can achieve great results, and you can help... READ MORE
What is the body clock, how does it work and what does it do to our metabolism? How does the timing of our meals and sleep impact on our health? In this talk, University of Oxford Professor, David Ray will show how you can hack your body clock in the 21st century to live a... READ MORE
Two-thirds of adults in England are overweight. Being overweight is linked to a wide range of diseases, including diabetes and some cancers. Now it’s clear that being overweight can also increase the risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Professor Susan Jebb examines evidence for the health benefits of losing weight, why even short-term diets may be... READ MORE
Watch live from 3pm at https://youtu.be/ISIt0pC5Vio Andrew Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity at the Department of Paediatrics and Oxford BRC Co-Theme Lead for Vaccines, will speak about the development of a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 and the progress of its clinical trials. To submit a question please use the YouTube live chat or... READ MORE
Watch live from 1pm at https://youtu.be/llf3R6GqeIQ Martin Landray, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Population Health and Oxford BRC Theme Lead for Clinical Informatics and Big Data, will discuss research into treatments for COVID-19 and how the RECOVERY trial was rapidly set up to test the effects of potential drug treatments.... READ MORE
Dr Lucy Abel from the University of Oxford’s Department of Primary Care presented this webinar about health economics on 18th June 2020. You can watch a recording of the webinar by going to the Video Library.
Due to current concerns regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we have taken the decision to postpone this event to the autumn. The rescheduled event will be advertised later in the year at oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-events and oxfordbrc.eventbrite.com. How do you assess the evidence behind health headlines? To separate the good from the bad, the truths from untruths,... READ MORE
