Welcome to the Department of Paediatrics
"We are a world leader in child health research. We host internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. Our work spans from early proof-of-concept fundamental science all the way up to its application in clinical settings."
What's happening?
Promising Marburg vaccine yet to be tested on humans due to lack of funding
Oxford vaccine saved most lives in its first year of rollout
IDRM officially opens in Oxford
Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies.
Our Department
Our Team encompasses academic staff, research support staff, professional and graduate students.
Join us. Be part of a growing team and forge the future of children's health.
Study with us, the Paediatrics Dept is part of the Medical Sciences Division - the largest of the four academic divisions within the University of Oxford.
Our Research Groups
Our Community
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Our publications are shaping the future of Paediatrics, global children's health and the medical science community.
Get involved now and support research that aims to increase our understanding of child health and improve the life chances for all children.