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Smart recruitment in mental health research: Workshop highlights

2nd September 2025

Recently, stakeholders from across the mental health research landscape gathered at the Science Gallery in London for a workshop hosted by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission’s…

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) launches UK-wide network to accelerate commercial research

1st September 2025

The NIHR has announced a £6.5 million investment to establish a UK-wide Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Network, hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This new network will…

Study finds functional networks in brain operate in cycles

27th August 2025

A study, supported by the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC), has found that the brain’s networks activate in structured cycles. The study “Large-scale cortical functional networks are organized…

Planning application submitted for a major mental health and medical research campus in Oxford

25th August 2025

Plans to transform an NHS site into a major mental health and medical research campus in Headington have been submitted to Oxford City Council by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. …

£27 million gift funds new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research focused on young people’s mental health

22nd August 2025

A pioneering research centre aimed at achieving better mental health outcomes for children, young people and families will be established at the University of Oxford thanks to a £27 million…

Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target

21st August 2025

Chronic pain is life-changing and considered one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite established theories about the molecular mechanisms behind it, scientists have been unable to identify the…

60 seconds with… Dr Howard Ryland, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

20th August 2025

In the latest of our 60 seconds interview series, we spoke with Dr Howard Ryland, Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Data Science Theme researcher, University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry’s…

Doctors call for improved physical health monitoring for people prescribed psychiatric medication

13th August 2025

A major new Lancet Commission has called for people taking psychiatric medications – such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilisers – to receive proactive, ongoing physical health monitoring and support….

Salt warning labels on UK restaurant menus can encourage consumers to make healthier choices, Liverpool study finds

29th July 2025

Findings from a study published today in The Lancet Public Health provide the strongest evidence to date that salt warning labels on restaurant menus are perceived by consumers as effective…

New study explores cannabidiol’s effects in people with schizophrenia

28th July 2025

A new study has investigated whether cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, can reduce the harmful effects of cannabis use in people with schizophrenia. The study, “Does cannabidiol…

What does Patient and Public Involvement look like at Oxford Health BRC?

24th July 2025

Corina Cheeks holds an important role with both our BRC and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (Oxford BRC) Corina is a Public Contributor in the OH BRC’s Data Science…

60 seconds with… Andreia Costa

22nd July 2025

Andreia Costa is Project Manager for Training & Career Development at our BRC, and Chair of the Neurodiversity & Disability Working Group at University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry. In this interview Andreia shares…

Data Science Theme researcher recognised with NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award

18th July 2025

Congratulations to Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Data Science Theme researcher and University of Oxford Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow Dr Howard Ryland who has received the NIHR…

Certain chronic health conditions associated with increased risk of dementia – new study

17th July 2025

Developing cardiovascular, mental health and neurological-related illnesses before the age of 70 is associated with a greater risk of dementia later in life, with the more of these conditions accumulated…

United for Impact: Highlights from the 2025 Joint CRF & BRC Conference

16th July 2025

The UK Clinical Research Facility (UKCRF) Network celebrated a milestone this July with its 20th Annual Conference, held for the first time in partnership with the National Institute for Health…

Oxford Health among lead sites in groundbreaking early psychosis research

15th July 2025

A significant number of people who experience psychosis face long-term challenges with their mental, physical, and social health. The Early Intervention Mission is a UK-wide study aiming to improve early…

Call for improved collaboration in mental health inflammation studies

14th July 2025

A new review published in JAMA Psychiatry explores how inflammation in the body may contribute to mental health conditions such as psychosis, depression and autism, and what this could mean for…

Championing change: Dr Quinlan wins top pain society honour

10th July 2025

We would like to congratulate Dr Jane Quinlan, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Management at Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT and OH BRC researcher in our Pain Theme, who has…

Spring Term success: OH BRC Training Programme wrap-up

9th July 2025

As the 2024/2025 academic year draws to a close, the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) is celebrating an engaging and impactful Spring Term Training Programme. From April to…

Breaking barriers, building minds: MHID Theme meeting sparks collaboration and innovation

7th July 2025

Recently, the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre’s Mental Health in Development (MHID) Theme Meeting bought together researchers, clinicians, and collaborators at New Radcliffe House. The event showcased the MHID…

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