During the emergency procedure used to reopen the blocked artery that has caused a heart attack, smaller ‘micro’ blood vessels can remain constricted, causing significant damage, according to a new study. The research by Associate Professor Neil Herring of the University of Oxford’s Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics established a key cause of this … Read more
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Government investment in health research benefits wider economy, study finds
A study has found that government investment in healthcare research is good for the wider economy. The research, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), found that the return on investment in the Oxford BRC was 46% in terms of income and job creation alone. The paper, ‘A macroeconomic assessment of the impact … Read more
Oxford’s world-class research showcased at BRC Open Day
The breadth of world-class medical research that takes place in Oxford was on show on Friday as the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre hosted an Open Day. Around 400 people attended the event at the John Radcliffe Hospital, which included an exhibition showcasing medical innovations from a wide range of medical fields. A series of public … Read more
BRC hosts social enterprise workshop
The NIHR Oxford BRC hosted the first National Institute for Health Research Social Enterprise Workshop on Friday 17 May to discuss the value of social enterprises to the NIHR and potential future opportunities in this field. Delegates from Oxford University Innovation, Oxford Health BRC, Said Business School, Nottingham University, University of Cambridge Business School, the Academic … Read more
NIHR Oxford BRC Senior Research Fellows named
The Oxford BRC is delighted to announce the appointment of seven new Senior Research Fellows. They were chosen from an extremely strong field of 47 applicants from across the scientific and clinical community because they demonstrated that their research was high impact and of high quality . They were also able to demonstrate leadership, independence … Read more
Oxford BRC achieves ISO 9001 audit success
Following an external audit, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has again been successfully certified to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard. Oxford is the only NIHR BRC in the country to have designated ISO 9001 certification. The audit of the BRC’s funding Management System was carried out by ACS Registrars Ltd, a UKAS-accredited … Read more
BRC-backed event increases understanding of open access research
As part of Open Access Week, the Oxford BRC in collaboration with the Bodleian Libraries have organised a training event for researchers on what open access is. Open access (OA) research papers are digital, online, free of charge and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. It is made possible by the internet and the … Read more
Low calorie meal replacements are a cost-effective routine treatment for obesity in the NHS
Replacing all regular meals with a low calorie diet of soups, shakes and bars, together with behavioural support, is cost-effective as a routine treatment for obesity, according to researchers from the University of Oxford. Published today in the journal Obesity, the study is the first to estimate the long term health benefit and builds on … Read more
Risks of shoulder replacement surgery higher than previously thought
The risks associated with shoulder replacement surgery for arthritic conditions are higher than previously estimated, particularly for people under 60 and over 85 years old, according to a study supported by the NIHR Oxford BRC. The findings show that one in four men aged 55-59 years is at risk of needing further revision surgery, especially … Read more
Oxford secures £17.5 million to lead national programmes in AI to improve healthcare
Medical research teams in Oxford will benefit from £17.5 million in new funding thanks to a government initiative to boost new artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare projects that benefit patients with a range of conditions. Funding will be provided to the University of Oxford through the Government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund as part of a £50m … Read more
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