A ground-breaking experimental medicine programme that will enable researchers to more rapidly screen potential drugs in people with motor neurone disease (MND, also known as ALS), has been announced on Global MND Awareness Day. The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success, or EXPERTS-ALS programme ... READ MORE
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Researchers from different BRC themes discuss CRISPR gene editing
The NIHR Oxford BRC’s Gene and Cell Therapy Theme has organised a workshop to discuss how researchers from a range of disciplines are using new CRISPR gene editing tools or applying CRISPR to their research in innovative ways. The workshop, held on 20 June at Merton College in Oxford, attracted ... READ MORE
Women diagnosed with early breast cancer less likely to die from disease than 20 years ago
A study conducted by researchers at Oxford Population Health has found that women who are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer today are 66 percent less likely to die from the disease within five years of diagnosis than they were 20 years ago. The study, which was funded by Cancer Research ... READ MORE
Beacon Therapeutics launched to develop new generation of gene therapies for retinal diseases
A new ophthalmic gene therapy company, which aims to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases, has been launched. Beacon Therapeutics will develop a new generation of gene therapies to treat a range of rare and more common retinal diseases that result in blindness. The ... READ MORE
Ten researchers receive Oxford BRC training bursaries
Ten Oxford BRC-affiliated research staff have been awarded bursaries to support their training and career development. The BRC research training bursary scheme – worth up to £3,500 - provides funding for short courses or modules which will provide training and expertise in research skills or ... READ MORE
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial
An NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms. The test also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85 percent of those cases. The ... READ MORE
Research profile: the importance of doing research alongside clinical work
Francesca Tabacchi, a specialist oncology dietitian at Oxford University Hospitals, is currently being funded by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to do a PhD on malnutrition and nutritional support in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. “I was very excited to start my research ... READ MORE
My journey towards being a citizen scientist – Maria Buckley, Step Change project
The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre is part of STEP CHANGE, a three-year European Commission project to support five citizen science projects. The study being led by the BRC is looking at the role of steroid hormones in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), obesity and ... READ MORE
New imaging centre performs first stroke thrombectomy
A new imaging centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital carried out its first stroke thrombectomy. The Acute Multidisciplinary and Interventional Centre (AMIIC) carried out the procedure on 17 May as part of its partnership with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust. A ... READ MORE
BRC receives Freedom of the City of Oxford
The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) was awarded the Freedom of the City of Oxford at a ceremony at Oxford Town Hall on 17 May. The honour – the highest Oxford City Council can bestow – was accepted by Oxford BRC Director Professor Helen McShane. The awarding of the honour was ... READ MORE
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