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Exploring the role of muscles with video games at IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
2 November 2022
The Rinaldi research group joined the IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival to showcase research on muscle strength and neuromuscular diseases.
Oxford gets £122m funding for healthcare research
19 October 2022
Health and care research in Oxford is to receive £122 million in government funding over the next five years to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for NHS patients. The funding was awarded to the two NIHR Biomedical Research Centres.
Paediatrics 50th Anniversary: From Little Steps to Giant Leaps
3 October 2022
On Wednesday 21st September, the Department of Paediatrics invited friends, colleagues, and supporters of the department to celebrate its 50th Anniversary at the Mathematical Institute situated next to the Old Radcliffe Infirmary.
Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation & Engagement Awards
3 October 2022
Winners - The Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine: a vaccine for the world
Celebrating Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
3 October 2022
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, where our Childhood Leukaemia research group have taken action to help raise awareness for this cause.
How do muscles make us strong? Find out at IF Oxford Science & Ideas Festival
22 September 2022
If you've ever wondered about the role of the muscle, come and meet us at IF Oxford - the Oxford science and ideas Festival on Saturday 8th & 15th October, when our researchers will be challenging members of the public to play our "Muscle Switch" game and exploring why strength differs between us.
It’s not just Covid: the triple threat that could overwhelm the NHS this winter - Andrew Pollard
13 September 2022
A severe flu outbreak or new coronavirus variant could prove catastrophic for a health service already on its knees
Study raises hope of pre-school type 1 diabetes screening programme
6 September 2022
Researchers in Oxford have launched the first UK study in the general population to test for early markers of type 1 diabetes before children develop symptoms or need insulin.
Oxford scientists honoured with eight Royal Society Awards
24 August 2022
Each year, the Royal Society recognises exceptional research achievements through a series of prestigious medals and prizes named after great scientists of the past. Eight of the 2021-22 awards, announced today, honour Oxford University researchers for their outstanding contributions to science and medicine.
Promising Marburg vaccine yet to be tested on humans due to lack of funding
1 August 2022
Oxford University’s Professor Teresa Lambe, the designer of the vaccine, fears Marburg disease is ‘now being seen in places where it’s never been seen before’
Oxford vaccine saved most lives in its first year of rollout
1 August 2022
When the University of Oxford developed a vaccine that was effective against COVID-19, ensuring that it could be rolled out globally and in perpetuity for low- and middle-income countries was of paramount importance.
IDRM officially opens in Oxford
20 July 2022
A celebration for the opening of our Institute took place on Tuesday 12 July 2022 in the IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building, which was supported by a very generous donation from Dr Tetsuya Nakamura, Chief Director of Itabashi Medical System Group (IMS-Group), and substantial fund-raising from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies
14 July 2022
Researchers from Oxford’s Department of Paediatrics have discovered that infection can increase a baby’s sensitivity to pain, which may last longer than the infection.
Novel all-in-one vaccine developed to tackle future coronavirus threats
6 July 2022
Up to $30 million in funding has been announced by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to bring a new nanoparticle vaccine offering protection against a range of coronaviruses to clinical trial.
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard Awarded the James Spence Medal in 2022
1 July 2022
The James Spence Medal is the highest honour awarded by the RCPCH, and is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health.
Department of Paediatrics celebrates 50-year anniversary
30 June 2022
On Wednesday 15th June, the Department of Paediatrics invited its members of staff and selected guests to join them at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History to embark on special evening of celebrations, commemoration, and entertainment.
A simple test at birth could positively transform the life of 70 families per year in the UK and save the NHS £280 every minute.
20 June 2022
It is a tragedy for a child to be diagnosed with a severe and disabling lifelong medical condition. But in addition to the child’s difficulties and suffering and the emotional cost to their family, such maladies can also create a significant financial cost to both the family and to society; whether due to the cost of treatments, the expense of medical equipment and home adaptations, or indeed the loss of a family’s productivity.
20 Minutes of Vigorous Daily Exercise Can Keep Teens' Doctors Away
20 June 2022
Teens should exercise vigorously for at least 20 minutes per day to reap increased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), according to a cross-sectional study from the U.K.
Com-COV vaccine study to research third dose booster options for 12-to-15-year-olds
26 May 2022
Researchers running the University of Oxford-led Com-COV programme have launched a further study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in young people aged 12 to 15 – with a focus on assessing different options for a third dose booster vaccination.
AR cooperates with SMAD4 to maintain skeletal muscle homeostasis
18 May 2022
Skeletal muscle, which accounts for over 40% of the total mass in healthy individuals, plays a central role in maintenance of organismal homeostasis. Conversely, muscle atrophy upon acute and chronic conditions, ranging from genetic muscular dystrophy to critical illnesses, cachexia and sarcopenia, significantly correlates with levels of disability and is an important predictor of mortality. Despite the urgent medical need, treatments able to efficiently counteract muscle loss are lacking due to an incomplete understanding of the underlying intricate molecular mechanisms of regulation.