WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS

We are world leaders in child health research and host internationally renowned programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. We hold a gold medal award from the Athena Swan charter - a framework used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research.

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Latest News

Oxford vaccine against deadly Nipah virus granted EMA PRIME designation for the first time
Professor Simon Draper elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
New MenB Vaccine Shows Promise in Early-Stage Trial Results
Study identifies key immune structures in the gut that may drive coeliac disease
Study shows urgent change needed to reduce deaths from malaria and meningitis in comatose African children
Spotlight on Magdalen College Chapel for Rare Disease Day
New discovery renews hope for thousands with neurodevelopment disorders
New trial launches for two-in-one vaccine to prevent RSV and hMPV
David Cameron resumes role as chair of Advisory Council for Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC)
New study shows that early support for children living in marginalised communities can improve their developmental outcomes
Oxford and partners lead on two new MRC Centres to create cutting-edge gene therapies
Trial results for first vaccine against blood-stage malaria show it is well-tolerated and offers effective protection
Oxford Vaccine Group marks 30 years battling ‘deadly six’ diseases with major art installation
New campaign launched to encourage vaccine uptake
Professor Teresa Lambe OBE elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences
New partnership to advance public health and life science research collaboration in West Africa
Advancing a malaria vaccine for better global health outcomes
New trial to study how the human immune system adapts to ‘tolerate’ malaria parasites
Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures
Dr. Nicky Whiffin awarded Balfour Lecture 2025

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