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11 December 2024
Oxford University researchers are to lead and co-lead on two MRC research centres, which are being launched to develop new advanced treatments for currently untreatable diseases.
Dr. Nicky Whiffin awarded Balfour Lecture 2025
22 November 2024
Nicky Whiffin, Associate Professor and Sir Henry Dale Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute and Centre for Human Genetics, has been awarded the 2025 Balfour Lecture by the Genetics Society.
Ineos Oxford Institute makes award to OVG project tackling antimicrobial resistance
28 October 2024
The Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has awarded over £2m to six projects across the University of Oxford focused on developing new solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including one at the Oxford Vaccine Group.
David Cameron resumes role as chair of Advisory Council for Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC)
16 October 2024
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has resumed his role as chair of the OHC Advisory Council, a position he originally undertook in October 2023 prior to his appointment as Foreign Secretary.
GOSH Charity co-funds two data-driven projects to advance research into childhood cancers
29 May 2024
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity has joined forces with Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to co-fund two projects that will use data science to advance research into childhood cancers.
Professor Teresa Lambe OBE elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences
21 May 2024
Professor Teresa Lambe OBE, Calleva Head of Immunology at the Oxford Vaccine Group, and Principal Investigator at the Pandemic Sciences Institute, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, one of the most prestigious awards in the field.
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society
16 May 2024
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group at the Department of Paediatrics, and Ashall Professor of Infection and Immunity has today been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Student wins award for Individual Excellence in Clinical Data Management
7 March 2024
Yama Mujadidi, DPhil student and Clinical Trials IT & Development Lead at the Oxford Vaccine Group, has been awarded the prize for Individual Excellence by the Association for Clinical Data Management.
Novartis Global Scholar Program award for Neuromuscular team
6 March 2024
Many congratulations to Associate Professor Carlo Rinaldi and Senior Postdoctoral Scientist Antonio Garcia-Guerra, who have been awarded the Novartis Global Scholar Program (NGSP) for 2023.
Clinical Lecturer in Paediatrics selected as finalist for the MRC Impact Prize 2023: Early Career Impact
29 February 2024
Dr Michelle Fernandes, a Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Paediatrics, Research Fellow at the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, and Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College has been selected as a finalist for the Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Prize 2023, for her cross-disciplinary research in international early child development.
Associate Professor Carlo Rinaldi awarded prestigious Clinical Fellowship
16 February 2024
Associate Professor Carlo Rinaldi, a Consultant Neurologist and Clinician Scientist at the Department of Paediatrics, has been awarded the prestigious UKRI MRC Senior Clinical Fellowship for 2024.
DoP professor named in New Year's Honours list
4 January 2024
Matthew Snape, Professor of Paediatrics and Vaccinology at the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) before moving to Moderna in August 2022, has been appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Public Health, particularly during COVID-19 while working at the OVG.
DoP researcher awarded prestigious NIHR professorship
20 November 2023
Daniela Ferreira, Professor of Respiratory Infection and Vaccinology at the University of Oxford’s Department of Paediatrics and the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has been awarded one of six prestigious Research Professorships by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Professor Rebeccah Slater presented with Excellent Supervisor Award
8 November 2023
Rebeccah Slater, Professor of Paediatric Neuroscience, Senior Wellcome Fellow and Chair of the Department of Paediatrics’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, has been presented with the Excellent Supervisor Award by the Head of the Medical Sciences Division (MSD).
CEPI funding announced for development of vaccine prototype
2 November 2023
The University of Oxford and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly haemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.
Future of Chair in Global Health secured with £5 million gift
20 September 2023
The University of Oxford’s commitment to tackling major global health challenges has been strengthened following the endowment of a chair in global health and clinical development. The new permanent post was made possible by a £5 million donation from Brazilian healthcare organisation SAIL for Health.
Anindita Roy appointed Professor of Paediatric Haematology
13 September 2023
The Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford is delighted to announce that Anindita Roy has been named Professor of Paediatric Haematology at the University of Oxford.
Director of Global Operations at OVG recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2023
22 June 2023
Dr Parvinder Aley, Director of Global Operations at the Oxford Vaccine Group, has been recognised and celebrated in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list. Dr Aley has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IET award for Paediatrics student
16 June 2023
Simon Marchant, a DPhil student at the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group [https://neuroimaging.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/], has been awarded the Postgraduate Research Award by the Institute of Engineering and Technology. The award, worth £2,500, was given in recognition of his outstanding engineering research in the field of paediatric neuroimaging.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Irene Roberts
16 June 2023
Professor Irene Roberts, an Emeritus Professor of Paediatric Haematology at the University of Oxford, has this month been awarded the Jean Bernard Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Haematology Association.