Clinical trials have come a long way since their initial conception many centuries ago. Patients and the general public are becoming increasingly involved in clinical trials and research in general. PPI Manager Claire Murray writes about how Patient and Public Involvement can inform clinical trials on International Clinical Trials Day 2020.

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Keeping grief hidden can be a survival strategy after suffering a bereavement. However new research shows that the social disconnection caused by concealing feelings of loss can increase psychological distress.

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New research funded by the NIHR Oxford Health BRC and published in Molecular Psychiatry, sheds light on the role of genetics in mental illness, suggesting that genes influence the way children’s brains are ‘wired up’. This difference in nerve connections within the brain serves as a ‘vulnerability network’ for later developing mental illness.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Oxford Health BRC Senior Research Fellows – Susannah Murphy and Jennifer Wild. The competitive selection process was a coordinated effort…

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Involvement opportunity for parents with experience of mental health difficulties Researchers at the University of Oxford are looking to speak with parents of school-aged children who have experienced their own…

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Lack of comparative data on new therapeutic agents poses a challenge to health care systems and important ethical issues for patients and clinicians – Lancet Series calls for increased research…

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The Oxford Brain Health Clinical Trials Unit (OBHCTU) is a new unit established to support the delivery of trials in psychiatry and cognitive sciences and is the UK’s only dedicated…

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On International Women’s Day researchers from Oxford Health BRC joined with Oxford’s Asian Cultural Association and M&A Social Enterprise to create an event focussed on women’s wellbeing and mental health.

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Professor Andrea Cipriani has been appointed as director of the Oxford cognitive health Clinical Research Facility (CRF). He takes over from Professor John Geddes who has stood down after 10…

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A photographic exhibition showcasing groundbreaking NHS research has been launched in Oxford. ‘The Body Unlocked: How Research is Changing Lives’ features life-sized photographs of people who have taken part in studies, as well as researchers at work and microscopic images of cells and bacteria.

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Early to mid-career investigators are critical to the work and success of the Oxford BRCs. In recognition of this, we have established the BRC senior fellows award scheme to support individuals with the potential to become future leaders in translational research. The closing date for applications is 4th March 2020.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is to appoint Dr Nick Broughton to become its next chief executive when Stuart Bell CBE retires from the role after he turns 60, having completed 37 years’ NHS service.

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At the beginning of January the Oxford Health BRC welcomed 16 delegates from across England to OxCEMM 2020 – our flagship course in experimental medicine for mental health.

Now in its second year the course is has been created to provide a practical grounding in experimental medicine for mental health. The training is designed for clinical and pre-clinical staff and trainees, and medical doctors at any career stage. This year’s diverse cohort included participants from a wide range of backgrounds including psychiatry, pharmacy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

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Oxford Health BRC is supporting its second Academic Paper Writing Retreat for Nurses. The retreat will take place at the Department of Psychiatry on 7th, 9th and 10th March 2020….

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Calcium ions play a critical role in how brain cells work, and it has long been suspected that an abnormality in calcium might contribute to bipolar disorder. However, findings have been variable and no conclusions could be drawn.

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Analysis published in The Lancet has shown that there is significant difference in the way antipsychotic drugs affect body weight and levels of sugar, cholesterol and other fats in the blood.

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