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Oxford Biomedical Research Centre – Public Talks 2010/2011 Subject & Speaker Date Venue Comments Infection Control – Prof Derrick Crook 23 Sept. 6pm 2a &2b post-grad centre Confirmed Dr Jane Collier, Dr Ellie Barnes, Prof Paul Klenerman Hepatitis C – Genes, ... READ MORE

This month, ScienceWatch.com presents a listing of the top 20 institutions which, according to our Special Topic on Meningitis, attracted the highest total citations to their papers published on the topic in Thomson Reuters-indexed journals. These institutions are the top 20 ranked by total cites ... READ MORE

As part of our ongoing programme to promote and support research integrity (sometimes known as the responsible conduct of research), the University of Oxford (through its Research Services), in collaboration with the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, have organised a  further series of lunchtime ... READ MORE

On 28th September 2010 OBN will be showcasing the latest life science spin-outs and start-ups at its first London BioTuesday, where it hopes to raise the profile of these exciting companies with a mixed audience of investors, R&D companies and other members. From stem cell technology, new ... READ MORE

In 2007 the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford was awarded £57m over five years from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to carry out translational research for patient benefit. This successful bid combined the research expertise of the University of Oxford and the Oxford ... READ MORE

Professor Russell Foster is the lead investigator of a team of researchers funded by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to look at sleep and circadian rhythms, and how these areas of neuroscience impact upon patient care. He has recently been appointed as the new Chair of The Times Cheltenham ... READ MORE

Podcasts are now available from the Medical Innovation Lecture Series by the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, part sponsored by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. Hosted by the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and ... READ MORE

Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC) funded research fellows attended an evening reception on 30 July in the atrium of the Richard Doll Building, Churchill Hospital. The event hosted by Professor Keith Channon, OxBRC Director and Dr Ken Fleming, Director of OUCAGS & Associate Dean ... READ MORE

Law firm Morgan Cole has been appointed by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC) to provide legal services, on a secondment basis, on clinical research contractual issues and providing guidance on intellectual property matters. Morgan Cole was chosen because of their experience working ... READ MORE

Dr Mark Sheehan, the Oxford BRC Ethics Fellow, was one of a panel of experts on 'Inside the Ethics Committee' on BBC Radio 4 3rd August. In this programme a panel of experts discuss real-life cases to explore the workings of clinical ethics committees. The topic under discussion was 'How ... READ MORE

On Sunday 13 June, top sleep researcher Professor Russell Foster helped to end this year's successful Times Cheltenham Science Festival with a sold out session. More than 650 people turned out for a lively debate, sponsored by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC), and chaired by BBC Radio ... READ MORE

New ways of using vast amounts of data could transform scientific practice for the better. It is vital that decisions about the use of individual medical data are as well-informed as possible. The International Data Sharing Conference 2010 will provide a venue in which debates about these ... READ MORE

This section of the NIHR website is dedicated to calls for proposals and funding opportunities.   www.nihr.ac.uk/proposals/pages/default.aspx ... READ MORE

Described by Professor Lord Robert Winston as “unquestionably the leading science festival in the country”, The Times Cheltenham Science Festival is a five-day celebration of science – and with intimate venues and a unique format it’s a rare opportunity for policy makers, research funders, the media ... READ MORE

Professors Peter Ratcliffe and Nick White of Oxford University have been named winners of Canada Gairdner Awards for 2010, one of the most prestigious prizes for medical research. The $100,000 awards have a track record of identifying significant and groundbreaking work early on. Since the Canada ... READ MORE

Leading medical researchers in Oxford have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to healthcare research by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Seven Oxford researchers from the University of Oxford and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust have been awarded NIHR Senior ... READ MORE

Dr Mark A Taylor, General Manager of the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre is one of three speakers at an event hosted by Oxfordshire Bioscience Network on 16 March at Milton Park Innovation Centre, Abingdon. OBN is a not-for-profit biobusiness network which provides comprehensive support for UK ... READ MORE

The Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are delighted to announce that registration for Medical Innovation 2010 on 17th and 18th March at the Saïd Business School is now open. Innovation is fast becoming the driving force for the achievement of high quality healthcare globally. ... READ MORE