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SUMMARY:Register now: Free Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research
DESCRIPTION:April marks Autism Acceptance Month\, an important opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion.   \nAs understanding of neurodiversity grows\, so too does recognition of the need for research that better reflects and supports neurodivergent communities. Yet despite increasing attention\, neurodivergent people remain under-represented in many areas of mental health research.  \nJoin us for a special podcast-style panel conversation featuring 3 expert brain and mental health researchers who will explore two complementary perspectives.   \nThe discussion will consider how neurodivergent participants can be more effectively included within broader mental and brain health research\, as well as the importance of designing research projects specifically tailored for neurodivergent communities from the outset.  \nTogether\, we will reflect on the opportunities\, challenges and responsibilities involved in building more inclusive research practices. How can we design studies that are accessible\, respectful and responsive? What does genuine inclusion look like in practice?  \nSpeakers:  \n\nProfessor Clare Mackay is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford whose research uses neuroimaging to understand risk for psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions\, alongside leading translational work through the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity and the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC). More recently\, she has developed a significant academic and advocacy focus on body‑focused repetitive behaviours\, including trichotillomania\, working to improve understanding\, reduce stigma and develop better interventions for this under‑served community. \n\n\nDr Eri Ichijo is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging . Her research aims to improve our understanding of pain experience in the autistic population. She is particularly interested in exploring the relationship between the cognitive modulation of pain and individual differences. \n\n\nDr Alice Quinton is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford’s Department of Experimental Psychology. Her research focuses on interventions for anxiety-related mental imagery (or “flashforwards”) with a particular interest in the experiences of neurodivergent young adults. \n\nQuestions will be put to the speakers by event host Andreia Costa\, Project Manager for Training & Career Development at OH BRC and Chair of the Neurodiversity & Disability Working Group at University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry. Andreia is an advocate for the neurodivergent community and hosts the Neurodiverse Voices Podcast.   \n  \nThere are 100 spaces available in the Lecture Theatre\, which will be allocated on a first come basis. \nPlease use this public talk registration form to sign up for a place. \n  \nCoffee is available in the common room from 5:30pm and the event will start promptly at 6:00pm. \nAny questions email: Sophie.Ray@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk 
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/register-now-free-public-talk-on-neurodiversity-and-research/
LOCATION:Rewley House\, Department for Continuing Education\, 1 Wellington Square\, Oxford\, OX1 2JA
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,NIHR,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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SUMMARY:What we Carry: Living with Pain
DESCRIPTION:What We Carry is a collaborative art-science project led by artist Marysa Dowling \, OH BRC\, the University of Oxford and the Chronic Pain Neurotechnology Network+. \nIt uses photography and creative expression to make the invisible experience of chronic pain visible. \nBy helping people articulate what is often misunderstood or difficult to verbalise\, the project offers a powerful platform for exploring the emotional and social dimensions of living with pain. \nThe What We Carry:Living with Pain in person exhibition will continue at the Churchill Hospital from 16th May – 27th June 2026. \nFor more information: Whatwecarry online and/or our Pain Theme web page Oxford Health BRC Pain Theme.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/what-we-carry-living-with-pain-2/
LOCATION:The Churchill Hospital\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Pain
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SUMMARY:Health Research Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026  \nJoin us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. \nWe are teaming up again with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. \nExperience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. \nLearn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression\, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the future of medicine by participating in our research. \nThe event opens to the public from 10am. No need to register.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/health-research-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Leiden Square\, Westgate Centre\, Westgate Centre\, Oxford\, OX1 1TR
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments,Research Themes
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