MORE than 500 visitors learned about ground-breaking medical research taking place in Oxfordshire at a series of events held by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) this month. From a vaccine for Ebola to bionic eyes to new ways to treat cancer, the seven events featured just some of ... READ MORE
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John Radcliffe visitors see the brain in action
VISITORS and pupils learned how staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital study the brain as part of a series of public events about medical research in Oxfordshire. More than 100 people enjoyed a tour of the Oxford University Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (FMRIB) on Monday March 16. They ... READ MORE
Scientists showcase search for a meningitis vaccine
THE FIGHT to tackle meningitis was highlighted at a Vaccines and Deadly Diseases Day. The all-day event for young people on Friday at Oxford University Museum of Natural History was part of this year’s Oxfordshire Science Festival. Among those taking part were Oxford University scientists ... READ MORE
Bionic eyes give us a look into future of medical technology
BIONIC eyes, lung imaging and pregnancy apps were part of an exhibition revealing life-changing research taking place in Oxford. Members of the public had a rare opportunity to meet surgeons, nurses and clinical researchers who are building the next generation of clinical techniques to ... READ MORE
Tour visitors learn about life saving research
Visitors to the John Radcliffe Hospital on Tuesday March 10 saw how people taken to hospital for acute vascular syndromes like heart attack and stroke are helping research to save lives. A total of 16 visitors attended a fully booked tour of the University of Oxford’s Acute Vascular Imaging Centre ... READ MORE
App is transforming heart patient’s life
Scientists hope to revolutionise the way patients with heart conditions are monitored with a new app. Researchers at the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre have begun the second phase of a study that allows doctors to monitor around the clock the weight, heart rate and blood oxygen levels of ... READ MORE
Public invited to research talks and exhibition
Cutting edge medical research taking place in Oxfordshire will be on show at a series of talks and exhibitions in Oxford on Wednesday, March 11. Visitors are welcome to Innovation in Healthcare Research from midday to 6pm at Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford. The free event will ... READ MORE
New website to `match make’ patients and medical researchers
A new website (www.patientsactiveinresearch.org.uk) has been launched to promote patient involvement in research by `match making’ patients, carers and other members of the public who are interested in medical research with researchers working in hospitals and universities across the Thames ... READ MORE
Oxford researchers open their doors to the public
On 6 to 21 March Oxford University and NHS researchers are showcasing their work in venues across Oxfordshire during `Oxford Science Festival and British Science Week’. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) `Open Weeks’ will include venues such as the Oxford Natural History Museum as ... READ MORE
National award for project providing better care for women with diabetes during pregnancy
A project which has harnessed technology to improve care for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy has won a national prize. The team behind GDm-health – the gestational diabetes smartphone app received the Best Digital Initiative trophy at the Quality in Care Diabetes ... READ MORE
Oxford leads search for longer lasting flu vaccine
Oxford leads search for longer lasting flu vaccine Researchers at Oxford University are leading the search for better flu vaccines. Thousands of people in Oxfordshire have already had the jab to protect them against this year’s strain of flu – but they will need to do it again next year to ... READ MORE
New vaccine generates strong immune response against hepatitis C
A new hepatitis C vaccine developed by Oxford University scientists has shown promising results in an early clinical trial, generating strong and broad immune responses against the virus causing the disease. The study was funded by the Medical Research Council and the European Union, with support ... READ MORE
Abide Therapeutics Announces a Collaborative Agreement with the University of Oxford
SAN DIEGO, November 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -‐-‐ Abide Therapeutics announced today that the Company has entered into a collaborative agreement with the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust to explore the therapeutic potential of serine hydrolases, one of the largest ... READ MORE
Mid-Term Review
A panel of international experts met in Oxford in September to undertake a comprehensive mid-term review to assess the science and impact of the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre's research so far. And to establish new goals for the next two years in anticipation of the next BRC funding competition ... READ MORE
Sneak peak behind the scenes
Visitors went behind the scenes at some of the Trust's cutting edge facilities as part of the Oxford Open Doors, including the Advanced Vascular Imaging Centre, and the Oxford Centre for functional magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. For up to date information on our events and talks become ... READ MORE
Returning Carer’s Fund
A returning Carer's Fund has been established as part of the Vice-Chancellor's Diversity Fund for the advancement of diversity among academic and research staff at Oxford. Applications are invited from women and men for funding of up to £5 k to support the development of their research career ... READ MORE
Aspiring students gain insight into latest research
Aspiring students from across the globe were given a hands on insight into heart research at Oxford. As part of the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) students were given the opportunity to learn about the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre's Cardivascular Cinical Research ... READ MORE
Independent review will help shape future BRC direction
A PANEL of international experts will help the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) build on its achievement so far. This September, a two-day mid-term review will assess the science and impact of the centre’s 14 themes and seven working ... READ MORE
WATCH: Delivering Personalised Cancer Care
Leading clinician researchers Professor Mark Middleton and Dr Anna Schuh discuss advances in personalised medicine Personalised medicine utilises advances in DNA sequencing technology to classify a tumours according to genetic make-up instead of where they are in the body – allowing cancer ... READ MORE
Pop-up science pulls in the public
HUNDREDS of visitors turned scientist for the day at a special exhibition of research. The John Radcliffe Hospital’s West Wing atrium was transformed into a giant lab packed with technology, experiments and interactive games for the annual National Institute for Health (NIHR) Oxford ... READ MORE
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