Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. Now this technique - delivering an electrical pulse into the brain - is being explored as a potential treatment for other neurological conditions.A new study is looking at whether DBS can ... READ MORE
Webinar – Reviewing Plain English Summaries (or Lay Summaries) as a Public Partner (Online Training)
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of Plain English Summaries in medical research and what’s involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's aimed at members of the public who would like to contribute to the research process. This ... READ MORE
Webinar – Reviewing lay summaries as a public partner (online training)
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of lay summaries (or plain English summaries) in medical research and what's involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's aimed at members of the public who would like to contribute to the research ... READ MORE
Online Workshop: Why People Say Yes (or No): The Psychology of Trial Participation
About the workshop This online workshop applies behavioural science to the real-world decisions people make about taking part in research. You'll be introduced to fast, automatic thinking (System 1) and slow, deliberate thinking (System 2) and use them to map key decision points across the ... READ MORE
Online Webinar: Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion Training with Dr. Heidi R Green.
Providing strategies to reduce barriers in health inequalities and understand challenges faced by disadvantaged communities. The session includes a case study and the NIHR INCLUDE Socio-economic Disadvantage Framework. ONLINE EVENT Hosted by Barts BRC. For any questions about this session, ... READ MORE
Online Webinar: Ethnicity Inclusion Training with Prof. Shaun Treweek.
An informative session on the practical tools needed for ethnicity inclusion in health research. Covering the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework, useful resources and researcher(s) case study. ONLINE EVENT Hosted by Moorfields BRC. For any questions about this session, please contact: Helen ... READ MORE
Early pregnancy screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies
Unequal access to early pregnancy scans delays detection of serious conditions. Early screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies, including heart and limb issues. Researchers from the University of Oxford, supported by NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, together with ... READ MORE
Study finds no increased safety risk for obese patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery
Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study by University of Oxford researchers. Joint replacement surgeries - including hip, knee and shoulder replacements - can significantly ... READ MORE
Webinar – Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion Training
with Dr Heidi R Green. This is the final webinar in a 3-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health, with the aim of helping you to help ... READ MORE
Webinar – Ethnicity Inclusion for health and care researchers
with Prof. Shaun Treweek This is the second in a three-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health, with the aim of helping you to help ... READ MORE
Webinar series – Inclusivity Training Part 1/3: Reaching Beyond the Usual. Inclusive approaches to research with a focus on intersectionality
with Cherish Boxall. This is one of a three-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health, with the aim of helping you embed inclusion in ... READ MORE
FREE Public Talk – Why are more younger people having strokes?
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. It is often thought of as something that happens only at older ages. But more and more, we see young adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s suffering from stroke. Why is this happening? Are strokes really becoming more common at younger ages, or are we ... READ MORE
Health Research Showcase Event 2026
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford Health BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive ... READ MORE
UK’s most ambitious melanoma research study created for patients, by patients
“Any melanoma patient can be part of it. You don’t have to go into a hospital, you don’t have to live near a university that’s active in research, all you need is access to the internet.” Kelly Norman, patient representative MyMelanoma is an online-based research project for melanoma ... READ MORE
Heart scans could help thousands avoid unnecessary invasive procedure
Thousands of patients admitted to hospital every year with suspected heart attacks could avoid an unnecessary invasive procedure if they have a routine heart MRI scan first, according to new research. The study, funded by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and British Heart ... READ MORE
New bronchoscopy capability expands capacity for respiratory and vaccine trials
The NIHR Oxford Clinical Research Facility (EMCRF) has expanded its capability to undertake research bronchoscopies and welcomed its first volunteers as part of the Oxford Airways Study, which is supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, to help understand the causes of ... READ MORE
Oxford academics named NIHR Senior Investigators
Four academics supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre have been awarded a prestigious national award. The University of Oxford professors have been named National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators in recognition of being “among the most prominent and ... READ MORE