Whole Genome Sequencing is a faster, cheaper and more effective way of diagnosing tuberculosis, according to a new study published in the journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Dr Louise Pankhurst of the University of Oxford and a team of worldwide collaborators including Public Health England ... READ MORE
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Bedside computer project showcased at forum
The SEND team (left to right) Timothy Bonnici, Peter Watkinson, Soubera Rymell and Samuel Wilson A BRC-supported project to replace bedside paper charts with tablet computers at Oxfordshire hospitals was showcased at an event about innovation in healthcare. The System for Electronic ... READ MORE
New clinical trial to tackle hard-to-treat leukaemia
A new clinical trial at Oxford’s Churchill Hospital plans to study the safety of a new experimental drug to treat a form of leukaemia, called Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Acute myeloid leukaemia is the most common aggressive blood cancer and there are about 2,200 new cases in the UK each year. ... READ MORE
Increase in research at Trust hospitals
THE number of medical research studies hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has almost doubled in five years, new figures show. The number of studies – which covers a range of topics such as cancer, diabetes and vision loss – increased from 818 in 2009/10 to 1,514 in ... READ MORE
Oxford Brain Tumour Open Day 2015
On 11 November 2015, there was an open day at the John Radcliffe Hospital for brain tumour patients and carers. The aim was to show what clinical researchers in Oxford are doing to improve diagnosis and care. The event was organised in partnership between the Nuffield Department of Clinical ... READ MORE
Liver disease scanner cleared for use
Research from Oxford has led to a new scan for liver disease which has been cleared for use in Europe and the USA. Perspectum Diagnostics has announced that its LiverMultiScan imaging device, which can detect early liver disease using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has been given 510(k) ... READ MORE
Volunteers sought for childhood infection vaccine study
Oxford University researchers are looking for healthy adults to take part in the initial BRC-supported trial of a potential new vaccine against a virus considered to be a crucial missing element in the childhood vaccination programme. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) kills around 200,000 people ... READ MORE
Study shows benefit of reducing blood pressure under targets
Using intensive treatment to lower blood pressure below currently recommended targets significantly reduces rates of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack among a wide range of high-risk patients, a study supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre has ... READ MORE
Nominations sought for NIHR Research Professorships Round 6
Nominations are invited for a limited number of prestigious NIHR Research Professorships. This scheme is open to Higher Education Institutions in partnership with NHS organisations, based in England only. Up to five NIHR Research Professorships are expected to be available in this sixth round. ... READ MORE
NIHR Annual Report recognises BRC
The work of the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) in driving research to benefit the NHS has been recognised in the 2014/15 Annual Report of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The report details the achievements of the NIHR – which funds research organisations across ... READ MORE
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