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Archives for 2026

Strengthening the foundations of research at Oxford Health

9th March 2026

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has secured a significant boost of over £500,000 for its research infrastructure through the latest National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital…

Filed Under: Better Sleep, Brain Technologies, Clinical Research Facility, Dementia, Impact, News, Oxford Brain Health Clinic

Digital tool that personalises antidepressant treatment significantly improves outcomes of people with depression – major new trial shows

4th March 2026

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An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial. It is…

Filed Under: Clinical Research Facility, Data Science, Depression Therapeutics, Impact, News

Join the world’s largest study of anxiety and depression

27th February 2026

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) are recruiting participants for the world’s largest study of anxiety and depression. The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study, led by the…

Filed Under: News

Targeted TUNE‑UP service boosts access to clozapine for patients across Oxfordshire

26th February 2026

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A new study  published in BJPsych OPEN and supported by our BRC examining the impact of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (OHFT) innovative Treating Unmet Needs in Psychiatry TUNE-UP clinic…

Filed Under: Data Science, Impact, News

New study finds a ketogenic diet may help some with severe depression

25th February 2026

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A ketogenic diet, a high-fat and very low carbohydrate eating plan, may help people with treatment-resistant-depression, a new study has found. The research has been funded by our NIHR Oxford…

Filed Under: Impact, News, Preventing Multiple Morbidities

OH BRC welcomes NIHR Academy Members for a networking afternoon 

18th February 2026

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Recently, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academy Members came together at Oxford Brookes University for an engaging afternoon of talks highlighting clinical academic career pathways and current research efforts across the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) community.   The…

Filed Under: Mental Health in Development, News, Oxford Brain Health Clinic, Preventing Multiple Morbidities, Training and Development

New study explores learning and mood in children with genetic condition

13th February 2026

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The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission Children and Young People’s Mental Health workstream have recently started recruitment to a study into learning, attention and mood in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).  NF1 is a genetic…

Filed Under: Children, young people and family mental health, Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News, PPIEP

Mood Disorder workstream launches membership status to broaden research collaboration

12th February 2026

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The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission Mood Disorder workstream has launched a new Affiliate Membership status to their network of Higher Education Institutions and NHS Trusts, enabling formal research engagement opportunities between clinical and academic experts across the UK.  This network aims to advance research into and improve care…

Filed Under: Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News

Recent commentary reflects on research equity in women’s mental health 

11th February 2026

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To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are shining a spotlight on this recently published commentary co-authored by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Leads and the Directors of the National Institute…

Filed Under: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), News

Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network this Children’s Mental Health Week

9th February 2026

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9–15 February 2026 Children’s Mental Health Week has been empowering the voices of children and young people since it began in 2015, raising awareness of the importance of their wellbeing…

Filed Under: Children, young people and family mental health, Impact, Mental Health in Development, News

Join the Children and Young People’s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Pitch Event 

4th February 2026

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The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission’s (MH-TRC) are hosting an online event on Wednesday 11 February from 5pm to 7pm, exploring creative and inclusive Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) approaches and ideas, focused on children and young people’s mental…

Filed Under: Children, young people and family mental health, Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News

Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain

2nd February 2026

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The first three patients have undergone revolutionary brain surgery in a bid to treat the chronic pain they have experienced since suffering a stroke. A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons…

Filed Under: Impact, News, Pain

60 seconds with… Luarena Durston, Oxford Health BRC and OHFT R&D Administrator

29th January 2026

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In the latest of our 60 seconds interview series, we spoke with Luarena, Oxford Health BRC and OHFT R&D Administrator. In this interview, she outlines her admin support role for our…

Filed Under: News

Unlocking opportunities at the Research Careers Showcase

28th January 2026

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The high number of registrations from across the UK (registrations from Dundee to Exeter) for the recent Research Careers Showcase event for Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacists…

Filed Under: Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News, Training and Development

New BioResource to drive progress in severe mental illness research

27th January 2026

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The Severe Mental Illness Longitudinal Evaluation (SMILE) BioResource is a new, national initiative aiming to accelerate research to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with severe mental…

Filed Under: Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News, PPIEP

New study exploring schizophrenia and immune problems trial design 

22nd January 2026

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The Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new feasibility study which aims to design a trial to explore immune problems in people with schizophrenia.  M-RIC is…

Filed Under: Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, News, PPIEP

Public contributors draw up recommendations for involving underserved communities in research

20th January 2026

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A group of patient and public involvement contributors have developed some key recommendations for researchers when engaging with under-served communities, including ensuring that the right people were involved, building relationships…

Filed Under: Better Sleep, Brain Technologies, Data Science, Dementia, Depression Therapeutics, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Flourishing & Wellbeing, Mental Health in Development, Molecular Targets, News, Pain, PPIEP, Preventing Multiple Morbidities, Psychological Treatments

60 seconds with… Dr Shaun Davidson, OH BRC Better Sleep Theme researcher

16th January 2026

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In the latest of our 60 seconds interview series, we spoke with Dr Shaun Davidson Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Better Sleep Theme researcher, and Postdoctoral Research Associate in the…

Filed Under: Better Sleep, News

Latest updates from our BRC

15th January 2026

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January’s newsletter bring a fresh roundup of updates, research highlights, and news from us and our partners at Oxford Health BRC. In this first edition for 2026, discover what’s shaping…

Filed Under: Better Sleep, Brain Technologies, Data Science, Dementia, Depression Therapeutics, Flourishing & Wellbeing, Impact, Mental Health in Development, Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration and Mental Health Mission, Molecular Targets, News, Online therapies and resources for clinicians, Pain, Preventing Multiple Morbidities, Psychological Treatments, Training and Development

Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease 

14th January 2026

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Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced…

Filed Under: Better Sleep, Impact, News

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