Oxford University announces four new online therapies for anxiety and PTSD, now available on the NHS. The therapies target childhood anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders and were developed with support form…
Researchers from the Biomedical Research Centre’s Preventing Multiple Morbidities Theme are looking into whether a ketogenic diet is an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). A ketogenic diet consists of…
A study into Alzheimer’s disease, completed by researchers in the BRC’s Dementia Theme, has found that data gathered from online cognition testing correlates to protein blood biomarker levels associated with…
The new recombinant shingles vaccine ‘Shingrix’ is associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to an earlier shingles vaccine, according to a major new study published in Nature Medicine….
Researchers from the BRC’s Psychological Treatments Theme have contributed to a recent article on the programming characteristics of VR characters and their interpretations by people with paranoia. Paranoia, when a…
University of Oxford and OH BRC supported researchers are recruiting participants for the Oxford Semaglutide and Cognition (OxSENSE) Study. The study is investigating the effects of a single-dose of semaglutide…
Academia Meets Industry – Grand Challenges and New Horizons 16th September 2024, Mathematical Institute, Oxford The New Therapeutic Approaches in Translational Mental Health conference will bring together industry, academic and…
Recently, visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre were able to learn about the world-class healthcare research taking place in the city. The annual Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Open Day, hosted by…
New research from Oxford’s Department of Education has revealed the current picture of mental health and diversity support in schools in the Midlands. The research compiled feedback from 48 primary…
MQ Mental Health Research would like to hear form you if you have taken part in a mental health clinical trial that involved testing new medicines. They are putting together…
The Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) recently welcomed senior representatives from the MHM and charity MQ Mental Health Research to see their pioneering approach to co-production. M-RIC’s newly…
Semaglutide – widely known as Ozempic/Wegovy – does not negatively impact brain health and is associated with lower risk of cognitive problems and less nicotine dependence, according to a new…
Staff from Oxford Health’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) spent two engaging days at the UK CRF Network conference in Leicester from 4-5 July 2024. Although the event took place during…
Oxford Health BRC Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Oxford, Reading and Surrey met in Guildford on 1 July to tour the sleep facilities and discuss sleep technologies. At the…
In his article for Lady Margaret Hall News, University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry DPhil candidate Gulamabbas Lakha speaks about his experiences with faith and the study of theology and…
Mid-career researchers who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice are invited to apply for the Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellowship. Co-funded in the UK by the NIHR and…
