For the last 3 years, the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) has been at the forefront of innovation in brain and mental health research in the UK,…
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,…
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….
The Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP) recently published a spotlight feature on Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC), in conversation with our Director Professor Rachel Upthegrove MBE. The piece…
Congratulations to eight leading academics affiliated with Oxford Health BRC who have been recognised in Clarivate’s prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, which identifies the world’s most influential scientists whose…
We’re a few days away from launching Count Me In, Oxford Health’s pioneering approach to make research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. Research helps us improve care, develop new…
Traditionally, the definition of relapse in schizophrenia has been confusing and inconsistent, causing significant issues for both research and clinical practice. This lack of standardisation has made it difficult to…
Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Data Science Theme researchers are involved in a new project, providing evidence needed to create safe and effective ways to reduce reliance on…
Two Oxford researchers have contributed to the recent major update of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Real-World Evidence Framework, which helps deliver the use of real-world…
Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of…
OH BRC’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team are pleased to share the launch of the OH BRC Research Inclusion Hub, an online collection of resources designed to support researchers in embedding inclusive practices across the research cycle. Evidence from…
At Oxford Health, we believe research should be accessible to everyone. We’re preparing to launch Count Me In following its pilot in 2021, a pioneering approach to make it easier…
This year’s World Mental Health Day theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” resonates with many during these uncertain times. At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust…
MQ is the UK’s leading mental health research charity and it has launched its new grant round for funding for a Fellowship award. The MQ Fellows Award empowers exceptional early-career…
The NIHR Oxford and Oxford Health BRC Senior Research Fellowship scheme recognises and supports mid-career individuals with the potential and trajectory to become future leaders in translational research in the…
The Centre for Suicide Research investigates the extent, nature and causes of self-harm and suicide, with the aim of translating the findings into implications for prevention, treatment and support. Led…
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…
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. …
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…
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….
