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Senior Research Fellows share the impact of their awards

18th March 2026

The 2024/2025 cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows, who completed their fellowships at the end of December 2025, have shared an update on the impact of their awards. The…

Strengthening the foundations of research at Oxford Health

9th March 2026

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…

Trial finds that AI tool could transform antidepressant prescribing

4th March 2026

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…

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

26th February 2026

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…

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

25th February 2026

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 Biomedical…

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

9th February 2026

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…

Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain

2nd February 2026

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…

Latest updates from our BRC

15th January 2026

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

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

14th January 2026

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…

New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health

13th January 2026

The start of a new year prompts many of us to reflect on our bad habits and instil better ones, particularly with regards to our health. While the longer evenings leave many…

Stopping weight-loss drugs linked to faster regain than ending diet programmes

8th January 2026

Research supported by researchers in our Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Preventing Multiple Morbidities Theme has found that people tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs, and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes. The findings of a new…

From insight to impact at Oxford Health R&D 2025

6th January 2026

Introduction Across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s research infrastructures, the Trust’s Research and Delivery teams, the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF: Oxford Health), NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC: Oxford Health) and the NIHR Mental Health Translational…

Three Years of Impact – BRC: Oxford Health and NIHR MH-TRC driving mental health research

18th December 2025

For the last 3 years, the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford Health has been at the forefront of innovation in brain and mental health research in the UK, working…

New study offers breakthrough in detecting risk for psychosis and bipolar disorders

16th December 2025

A study published recently in The Lancet Psychiatry has unveiled a new approach to identifying individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder. Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia,…

Simple scoring system could help clinicians identify possible cases of NMDAR-antibody encephalitis

12th December 2025

Scientists have identified a key set of symptoms and developed a scoring system to help clinicians in frontline medical and mental health services consider the possibility of a rare form…

New study reveals how gut bacteria influence antidepressant effectiveness

4th December 2025

New findings of a study looking into the complex relationship between antidepressants and the gut microbiome offers fresh insights into how gut bacteria may shape the success of depression treatments….

Clinical use of nitrous oxide could help treat depression, major study shows

1st December 2025

The largest analysis of global trial data shows clinical nitrous oxide as a promising rapid-acting treatment for depressive disorders. Patients with major depressive disorder, including those who have not responded…

Creative arts therapies are effective treatment options for PTSD in young people globally

27th November 2025

Music, dance, art, drama, and poetry therapies are effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents across the globe. Published in Nature Mental Health, the study is…

Bridging the gap between epilepsy and mental health: experts call for a more integrated approach to care

26th November 2025

A more holistic approach is urgently needed to treat people with epilepsy and co-occurring mental health disorders, according to a new paper in the British Journal of Psychiatry. Led by…

Study explores how drink adverts influence consumer choices

19th November 2025

A new study has shed light on how advertisements for alcoholic, alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks affect what people choose to buy. The research, funded by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre…

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