RDS Starting Research

Online

This is a half-day online workshop for those who are interested in research but don’t know how to get going. This may be of particular interest to those applying for a research-related internship or pre-doctoral fellowship as they start a clinical academic career. For more information and to register, follow this link.

Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice

If you are planning to run a ‘non-CTIMP’ research study this introductory course is for you. Not all research is subject to clinical trials regulations, but the same standards of conduct apply. This three-hour online course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video-talks from those experienced in the conduct of clinical research, and interactive exercises. The... READ MORE

EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Writing a Journal Abstract

This workshop is with Patricia Logullo. An article abstract needs to be an accurate well-structured summary to 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... READ MORE

Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

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

Industry Insight Seminar – Revolutionising research in Women’s Health

University of Oxford BioEscalator Old Road Campus, 696 Roosevelt Dr, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom

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

Investigating the links between anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome

Online

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

Oxford Respiratory Early Career Researchers and Clinicians (ORRC)

Lady Margaret Hall Northam Gardens, Oxford

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.

UKCRF Network Conference: Collaborating for Success

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

Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

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

Questions about sickle cell anaemia research? Ask the expert!

Online

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