NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Enabling translational research through partnership
So, you have a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
Jack Pearson (Medical Affairs Manager) with the company Natural Cycles will be speaker for this event. Natural Cycles is an app powered by an algorithm that measures basal body temperature. It can be used to determine fertility status, for contraception, to measure anovulation, irregular cycles, miscarriage, libido, ovulation status in PCOS, for pandemic stress and... READ MORE
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not well understood, Although it is not a genetic disease, people are believed to differ in their genetic susceptibility to developing IBS, which affects the digestive system. It is known that people with IBS are more likely to suffer from a range of mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.... READ MORE
An evening of food, drink, networking, several speakers, and respiratory discussions, aimed at early career researchers. For more details and to register to attend this free event, follow this link.
This workshop is led by Jen de Beyer. Once you've planned your publication, you're ready to use reporting guidelines to write your first draft. We'll cover the structure of a journal article, what info goes where, and common pitfalls to avoid in each article section. Open to all staff and students of the University of... READ MORE
This two-day conference is being hosted by NIHR Southampton CRF at the Bournemouth International Centre. The theme, ‘Collaborating for Success’, highlights the importance of collaboration between the NHS/HSE, universities and our many partners. Speakers include Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery, and Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of... READ MORE
So, you have a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
The public are invited to a webinar to ask questions of a leading haematology specialist about the latest research into sickle cell anaemia. Oxford BRC researcher, Consultant Haematologist and University of Oxford Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer Dr Noémi Roy will take questions in an ‘ask the expert’ event on Monday 11 July from 7pm to... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is sponsored by the Oxford BRC and is open to all nurses, midwives and allied health care professionals at any career stage, working at OUH, Oxford Health or Oxford University who need time and space to focus on writing without interruption. We provide you with a mentor to help you with... READ MORE
The public are invited to a webinar to ask questions of a leading specialist about the latest research into stroke. Consultant Neurologist and University of Oxford Associate Professor Alastair Webb will take questions in an ‘ask the expert’ event on Thursday 7 July from 7pm to 7.45pm. Asking your questions will be Adrian Bodimeade, a Stroke... READ MORE
Find out how to incorporate public involvement successfully into your research and hear insights from a researcher and public involvement representative at our webinar. The webinar will cover NIHR's definition of public involvement, guidance on co-producing a research project, what NIHR is looking for in public involvement and more. https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4916510484941/WN_XNXaXxfiTjac5DCtNb2bnA
Earlier in the year we shortlisted applicants for the Council for Allied Heath Professionals (CAHPR) Oxfordshire Small Grant. These applicants will now pitch their ideas to an interactive 'Dragons’ Den', and respond to questions from the panel of (friendly!) dragons and an audience of CAHPR Oxfordshire members. To book a place contact cahproxfordshire@gmail.com. A Zoom... READ MORE
The NIHR Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs are excited to be holding a Joint Open Day at Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 5 July between 13:00-17:00. Join us to find out about the amazing research taking place in Oxford, how it benefits NHS patients and how you can get involved in clinical trials. The event... READ MORE
The doctoral training camp is a 3-day annual face-to-face event which provides guidance and practical experience to learn how to put together a successful application for funding. Anyone can attend the virtual sessions on day 1 of the Doctoral Training Camp; you can have access to the introductory plenary talks focusing on how to sell... READ MORE
Professor Kazem Rahimi, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Population Health, University of Oxford High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are not only two common causes of premature death and disability, they often affect the same people during their life-time. But what is the link between them? Professor Rahimi’s talk will look at his research... READ MORE
