NIHR Oxford BRC Professor Sarah Walker has received a prestigious national research award. Professor Walker, Professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Medicine and Oxford BRC Theme Lead for Modernising Medical Microbiology and Big Infection Diagnostics, has ... READ MORE
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“We need clear pathways and structured support for allied health professionals to pursue a research career”
Miriam Lacharie is a diagnostic radiographer in the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR). In June 2024, she received a predoctoral award from the NIHR Oxford BRC and is currently researching imaging markers to predict disease progression in the genetic heart condition ... READ MORE
New Oxford women researchers’ network launched
A new network to support women and gender non-conforming researchers and staff in mid- and senior-level positions to develop as research leaders has been launched. The network, ASCEND, aims to support women and gender non-conforming researchers across the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences ... READ MORE
Study finds previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease
A landmark study involving Oxford researchers has identified 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of epilepsy and schizophrenia. The multicentre research, led by Queen Mary University of London and including a number of researchers supported ... READ MORE
BLOG: Collaborate to include: how our EDI coordinators are catalysing and strengthening EDI activities
Mili Kalia, EDI manager, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre Working together with partners and stakeholders is a cornerstone of our BRC EDI strategy. Our core mission states that we “will engage and partner with BRC Stakeholders to catalyse and strengthen EDI activities”. This was one of ... READ MORE
“It gives you breathing space and the confidence to step into a leadership role”
Megha Agarwal is a clinical research fellow in the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM). She took part in the Women in Leadership training course organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC’s Cardiovascular Theme, the first such training provided by the BRC specifically aimed at ... READ MORE
At-home test could play key role in type-1 diabetes screening
A new home test to diagnose type-1 diabetes (T1D) is being investigated in a major UK study led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. The study will invite 90 children and young people across two groups to assess the test ... READ MORE
New scheme aims to give boost to NMAHPPs’ research careers
Six people have become the first OUH staff to take part in a new scheme to support nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacy staff and psychologist (NMAHPPs) in developing their career in research. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is ... READ MORE
“It pushes you out of your comfort zone to talk about issues that women face in their roles”
Catherine Krasopoulos is lead nurse for the Cardiovascular Medicine Division in the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Department of Medicine. She took part in the Women in Leadership training course organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC’s Cardiovascular Theme. Catherine is based in the Oxford Centre ... READ MORE
New Diversity in Research Group members get to know how they will make a difference
New members the NIHR Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs’ Diversity in Research Group attended a meeting on 31 January to learn about the work of the two BRCs and how they can play a crucial role in making research more reflective of the society it seeks to help. The Diversity in Research Group was ... READ MORE
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