An Oxford BRC-supported researcher has become the first rheumatologist to be awarded a prestigious Research Professorship from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Professor Laura Coates (pictured), a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in the Nuffield Department of ... READ MORE
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Blood test developed to allow early detection of multiple cancers
Researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled a new blood test – powered by machine learning – which shows real promise in detecting multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages, when the disease is hardest to detect. Named TriOx, this innovative liquid biopsy test analyses ... READ MORE
Oxford to play key role in two new MRC gene therapy centres
The Medical Research Council (MRC), part of UKRI, is launching its first two Centres of Research Excellence (CoRE), which will develop transformative new advanced therapeutics for currently untreatable diseases. Oxford is leading one of these centres and co-leading the other. Together, these ... READ MORE
Collaboration evaluates new drug for treatment of autonomous cortisol secretion
Scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Sheffield are collaborating with the US biopharmaceutical company Sparrow Pharmaceuticals on DC-MACS a Phase 2 clinical study of the drug clofutriben to treat autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). Clofutriben, also known as SPI-62, is produced by ... READ MORE
Wearable devices can help predict five-year risk of falls for people with Parkinson’s
University of Oxford researchers have demonstrated how clinicians could use data to predict the risk of falls in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to help improve effective longer-term care planning. Falls are a common problem for people living with Parkinson’s. A recent review estimated ... READ MORE
Machine learning outperforms surgeons in predicting knee replacement outcomes
A new study has revealed that machine learning models can significantly outperform experienced surgeons in predicting patient outcomes after partial knee replacement. Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement (UKR) is a common procedure designed to relieve pain in patients with knee ... READ MORE
Oxford professor named among world’s top 100 ophthalmologists
The Oxford BRC’s Theme Lead for Gene and Cell Therapy, Professor Robert MacLaren, has been ranked in the top 100 ophthalmologists worldwide for 2024 by the international Ophthalmologist magazine. The ranking was based on votes from key leaders across ophthalmology, academia and ... READ MORE
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
An injection given during some asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30 percent. The findings, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, could be ... READ MORE
Lowering the barriers to participation in brain imaging research
Oxford BRC-supported researchers have produced videos aimed at increasing the diversity of participants taking part in brain imaging research studies. These ‘what to expect’ videos are part of a wider project by the BRC’s Imaging Theme and the University of Oxford’s Wellcome Centre for ... READ MORE
Oxford researchers awarded £11m to address antimicrobial resistance
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded the University of Oxford £11 million to address the major public health threat of antimicrobial resistance. The Oxford Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance ... READ MORE
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