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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
Your article title is the first – and possibly only – thing that most people will read. A great title grabs your readers’ attention and gives them the full picture about your article. Bring along your latest project to practice writing declarative, descriptive, and question titles. About EQUATOR Network short training sessions Join the UK... READ MORE
27 October 9:00-13:00, 3 November 9:00-13:00, 10 November 9:00-13:00 via Zoom Would you like to take the first steps in being a clinical academic in nursing or midwifery? Would knowing how to apply for and obtain NIHR research fellowship funding help? If the answers to these questions is YES then come along to our 3-day... 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
So, you’ve got 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
Bristol BRC are running the following training sessions, which are also open to Oxford BRC researchers. The sessions are free and researchers can sign up at the Eventbrite links below. How to win at Twitter 6 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-win-at-twitter-tickets-117230424355 Writing for a lay audience 13 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-for-a-lay-audience-tickets-117235160521
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
This course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and is divided into four modules. Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project Saturday 10 October 9:00 -13:00 Module 2: Research design and protocol Saturday 7 November 9:00 -13:00 Module 3: Statistical thinking Saturday 21... READ MORE
This three-day online academic paper writing retreat open to all nurse researchers and AHPs at any career stage, working at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, OXINMAHR or Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who have a paper(s) to write up for submission to an academic journal and need time and space to focus on this... 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
Bristol BRC are running the following training sessions, which are also open to Oxford BRC researchers. The sessions are free and researchers can sign up at the Eventbrite links below. How to win at Twitter 6 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-win-at-twitter-tickets-117230424355 Writing for a lay audience 13 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-for-a-lay-audience-tickets-117235160521
An article abstract needs to be an accurate well-structured summary and entice your readers to read further. As many readers only have access to the abstract, and it is often used by journal editors and scientific committees to decide whether to send the article for peer review, you need to get it spot on. We... READ MORE
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