NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Enabling translational research through partnership
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. It is often thought of as something that happens only at older ages. But more and more, we see young adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s suffering from stroke. Why is this happening? Are strokes really becoming more common at younger ages, or are we just... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, psychologists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the University of Oxford. It offers time and space to focus on writing without interruption. It will also help you to become more aware of your writing processes and use... READ MORE
With Stephanie Perrin, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Agile InitiativeAn Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is a way to identify the possible impacts of a research project or decision. Researchers can use this tool to understand the effects of their work on trial participants or members of the research team, based on their protected characteristics, and... READ MORE
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information? If so, the NIHR... READ MORE
Are you a researcher, PPIE lead, or coordinator supporting public involvement in research? This practical online 'train the trainer' session is designed to equip you with the tools, tips, and ready-to-use materials to help public contributors speak up with confidence in meetings. Originally co-produced with experienced public contributors for two patient groups in the Oxford... READ MORE
Do you want to make your research more inclusive? These online training sessions are collaborations between Cambridge, Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs and provide an opportunity to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health research.
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford Health BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving... READ MORE
The Equality Act 2010 plays a vital role in shaping fair and inclusive healthcare research — yet its relevance is not always widely understood. In this online session, Mili Kalia, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, and Angeli Vaid, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Training and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, will explore... READ MORE
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information? If so, NIHR... READ MORE
This is the final lunchtime seminar in a series of eight, organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. These seminars are open to all in the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.... READ MORE