The appointment of its first ever Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research and Innovation signals Oxford University Hospital’s determination to highlight the important role nurses and other non-medical staff can play in research, and the fact that research can be an important career ... READ MORE
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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 ... READ MORE
Oxford BRC researchers present findings as STARBIOS2 ends
Oxford BRC-funded researchers have presented important new findings in the field of gender equity and women in Biomedical Research Centres at the final event of the international STARBIOS2 project. Started in 2016, STARBIOS2 (Structural Transformation to Attain Responsible BIOSciences) is a ... READ MORE
BRC researchers complete Next Generation Leaders Programme
Researchers supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre have successfully completed the Next Generation Leaders Programme, a new initiative that was commissioned and designed by the BRC to enable early and mid-career researchers and health professionals to develop key skills in ... READ MORE
BRC Senior Research Fellows take part in masterclass on ‘leading change’
The Oxford Biomedical Research Centre’s Senior Research Fellows have taken part in a leadership masterclass led by Professor Sue Dopson, Rhodes Trust Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Deputy Dean of the Saïd Business School. The aim of the BRC’s Senior Research Fellowships is to support ... READ MORE
Seven new Senior Fellows named
The Oxford BRC is delighted to announce the appointment of seven new Senior Research Fellows, the second cohort of emerging research leaders to receive the accolade. The selection process was a coordinated effort by the Oxford BRC and its partners in the NIHR Oxford Health BRC, which focuses on ... READ MORE
Oxford BRC statement on activities during the current COVID-19 situation
Many of the researchers we support are also clinicians, providing direct care to patients and the public, alongside their academic work. Given the scale of the national and global challenge of COVID-19 (coronavirus), BRC-funded clinical and research professionals who are working on topics ... READ MORE
Athena SWAN “Europe’s most comprehensive gender equality scheme”
A study involving researchers from the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has found that institutions in the European Research Area could benefit from exploring Athena SWAN as the basis for their gender equality policies. The study found that Athena SWAN, with its ... READ MORE
Top accolade for gestational diabetes app
A smartphone application for women with gestational diabetes, developed at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) and the University of Oxford, has won a national award. GDm-Health won the MedTech, Device or Hardware Innovation Award at the HSJ Partnership Awards on Thursday (27th February). The ... READ MORE
Oxford BRC welcomes visitors to expand international links
The Oxford BRC has recently hosted leading healthcare groups from South Korea, Brazil and Turkey to expand its international links and identify opportunities for collaboration. During their visits, the foreign guests met the BRC management team, key researchers and industry partnership managers. ... READ MORE
Critical care nurse is first from OUH to get an NIHR clinical doctoral fellowship
A critical care research nurse based at the John Radcliffe Hospital has become the first Oxford University Hospitals nurse to receive funding for a PhD from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Jody Ede, a sister in the Adult Intensive Care Unit and a researcher in the Kadoorie ... READ MORE
Exhibition on NHS research launched in Oxford
A photography exhibition showcasing ground-breaking NHS research taking place across the Thames Valley has been launched in Oxford. ‘The Body Unlocked: How Research is Changing Lives’ features life-sized photographs of people who have taken part in studies, researchers at work ... READ MORE
All-singing all-dancing research at the Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
Oxford BRC-supported researchers have been sharing stories from their work through music and dance at IF Oxford, the Oxford Science and Ideas Festival. As part of the festival’s programme of over 100 events, the Oxford BRC supported a dance performance for primary school children and their ... READ MORE
Promising therapy for common form of eczema identified in early-stage trial
A new therapy that targets the immune system has shown promise for treating atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, in a trial led by University of Oxford scientists. The small initial study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, is the first trial in humans to ... READ MORE
Study lays groundwork for review of digital interventions to tackle loneliness
Researchers at the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have produced a protocol to carry out a review and meta-analysis of the various digital technology interventions to address the growing problem of loneliness. “Loneliness is an emerging public health problem, associated with social, ... READ MORE
Future life sciences leaders immerse themselves in Oxford collaborations
A group of emerging health sector leaders taking part in a new national leadership programme have visited Oxford to learn about how academics, clinicians and industry partners are collaborating to drive innovation to benefit patients. The Immersion Day, which was organised by the NIHR Oxford ... READ MORE
Achieving Type 2 diabetes treatment targets would improve health and reduce healthcare costs
Improvements in health and reductions in healthcare costs could be achieved if blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol treatment targets were met. Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, assessed the long-term impact of achieving treatment ... READ MORE
International students learn about Oxford’s neuroscience and diabetes research
Around 50 international students interested in a career in medicine or science have visited Oxford BRC-funded research facilities. Half the students, who are taking part in the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), visited the John Radcliffe Hospital’s Neuroscience department, while ... READ MORE
New approach to reducing damage after a heart attack
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 ... READ MORE
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, ... READ MORE
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