NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Enabling translational research through partnership
The Centre for Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care is one of three OxINMAHR Research Centres. The Centre hosts seminars with speakers presenting on a range of topics related to research in nursing, midwifery, health and social care. Speakers include a mix of external and internal speakers as well as PhD students, early career and... READ MORE
Join us for four afternoons (12.30-5pm) of live online learning in our Publication School! This course covers every aspect of writing and publishing a journal article, from planning to dissemination. It brings you all of the content from the Lightning workshops series, plus more. The course is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing... READ MORE
Stroke is the second largest cause of death worldwide, responsible for over six million deaths each year. A common cause of stroke is carotid artery disease, which can be treated in one of two ways: carotid artery surgery; or having a stent fitted, with a view to improving blood flow to the brain. Until recently,... READ MORE
This symposium will focus on describing, discussing and debating the importance of human immune challenge paradigms in basic and translational science. This symposium will bring together leading clinician-scientists from both academia and industry who are actively running human challenge studies, developing new techniques to interrogate the immune response and capturing this information for therapeutic benefit.... READ MORE
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
This free-to-attend, half-day masterclass, funded and hosted by the NIHR Research Design Service (RDS) South Central, is on how to improve your chances of success when applying for an NIHR fellowship. There are optional one-to-ones after 3pm with RDS advisers. For more information and to register, follow this link.
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
Please book before 31 August online This course is provided by OUCAGS in collaboration with the EQUATOR Network, an expert provider in health research education. It is available to Oxford Foundation School doctors and HEE Thames Valley clinical research staff, free of charge. The course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in... READ MORE
We are excited to invite you to our Autumn Fair "An Introduction to Research Opportunities". This will be a fantastic opportunity to come and listen to short talks from the Oxford BRC, the Research Design Service and Patient & Public Involvement with one-to-one questions and a drop-in research ideas clinic. This is a free event... READ MORE
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.
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
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
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
Get your research ideas off the ground with the Research Design Service. You can book a session lasting 40 minutes between 9.30 and 12 noon to meet with an RDS adviser to have a friendly chat about your research idea. These sessions are for those who are starting out (or thinking about starting out) in... READ MORE
This is open to all senior research NMAPHs from the Trust and University. We meet on the last Friday of the month (except where it clashes with school/bank holidays). Contact sandie.wellman@oncology.ox.ac.uk or Melanie.Westmoreland@ouh.nhs.uk to be added to the mailing list.
This workshop is a follow up to the Diversity in Research Networking event held in March 2022. A news article about the March event can be found here: Event highlights value of involving diverse communities in research work - NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre The structure of this event will be round table discussions on... READ MORE
Levelling up: Evidence-based approaches to reducing inequalities in health and access to care Hosted by the Health Economics Research Centre. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities and given rise to new ones. Tackling health and economic inequalities effectively in the post-pandemic United Kingdom will require policies based on solid evidence. The purpose of this symposium... READ MORE
