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2023 Highly cited researchers

16th November 2023

Clarivate, the global leader in trusted and transformative intelligence has today announced its 2023 highly cited researchers. Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of…

The Cognitive Remediation in Bipolar Disorder study (CRiB2) is looking for participants

16th November 2023

The CRiB2 study is investigating the effects of a new psychological therapy for people with bipolar disorder and is looking for volunteers to take part in the study. Are you…

Virtual Reality technology to treat agoraphobia approved for use in the NHS

15th November 2023

Today, for the first time a virtual reality treatment (VR) has been recommended for use in NHS mental health services. The automated VR treatment enables patients who are largely housebound…

University of Oxford Awarded £3 Million to Establish HealthTech Research Centre

14th November 2023

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wins NIHR award for new HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) to explore innovative Health Technology to enhance community and primary care. The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department…

Evaluation of image analysis technology supporting dementia diagnosis

13th November 2023

Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley have published a case study on their involvement in the development of a dementia diagnostic called FSL, a software platform which can extract metrics…

Can statins enhance the effects of antidepressants in treating depression?

9th November 2023

Researchers including Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Theme Leads Philip Cowen, Catherine Harmer and Andrea Cipriani led a recent study funded by the Wellcome Trust and the OH…

Oxford grandfather takes part in study testing if weight loss drug can help Alzheimer’s disease

8th November 2023

An Oxford grandfather taking part in a research trial into whether a new weight loss drug can help Alzheimer’s patients has urged others to consider joining studies. Retired Cowley project…

A new approach to recruiting for clinical trials

7th November 2023

‘Count Me In’: Transforming research practice in mental healthcare through a novel recruitment approach that offers access to a large and diverse patient cohort. Dr Verena Hinze writes about her new study…

New NIHR campaign “Shape the Future” how to get involved.

7th November 2023

Staff are encouraged to learn more about a career in research through The Shape the Future campaign launched this month by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)….

Mental Health in Development Small Grant Awards

7th November 2023

We are welcoming applications to the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Mental Health in Development theme’s Small Grants Awards.

Tackling mental illness by supporting industry to develop new drugs

13th October 2023

Did you know mental illnesses such as depression are a leading cause of disability? And there is huge unmet demand for drugs to treat psychiatric disorders. In recognition of World…

Stop Press- launch of Oxford Health BRC Senior Fellowships

12th October 2023

The NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows Award scheme recognises and supports individuals with the potential and trajectory to become future leaders in translational research in the NIHR in Oxford. This…

Celebrating another successful year of biomedical research

10th October 2023

Developments and improvements to the treatment and knowledge of conditions including depression, dementia and psychosis were in the spotlight at a recent event in Oxford. National Institute of Health and…

Why ‘flourishing’ matters in schools

10th October 2023

Oxford University Professor of Mindfulness and OH BRC Flourishing and Wellbeing Theme Leader Willem Kuyken recently published an article in the Times Education Supplement (TES) discussing the importance of “flourishing”…

Fire and Wire – In The Gardens

3rd October 2023

University of Oxford Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey speaks to Chris Thorogood, the Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden, about the past, present and future of this extraordinary institution. This…

ORAG (ORIGIN Research Advisory Group) – Shape the future of research – Opportunity for 16–24-year-olds

3rd October 2023

ORIGIN aims to have a positive impact on the mental health of 16–24-year-olds. The research is led by Dr Rebecca Syed Sheriff at the University of Oxford and builds on very promising…

Prestigious International Mental Health prize awarded to Oxford University Professor

29th September 2023

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently announced that Oxford University Professor Husseini Manji and his colleagues Dennis Charney and John Krystal, are the recipients of the 2023 Rhoda and Bernard…

OH BRC Pain Theme launch Pump Priming award

8th September 2023

A pump priming award is being launched this week from the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Pain Theme. The objective of these awards is: • To promote collaboration…

Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems

5th September 2023

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’. The findings give a major clue as…

SleepWell study brings positive results for young people at high risk of psychosis.

22nd August 2023

New research shows the link between sleep and psychosis in young people at high risk of psychosis and highlights the importance of effective psychological treatment. Evidence says that chronic sleep…

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