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« Back to NewsThe Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Launches Pioneering Therapeutics Accelerator to Advance Innovative Treatments for Rare Diseases
3 October 2023
Children's Health Public Engagement Research University
The University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio announced the launch of the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Therapeutics Accelerator with an official signing event at the University of Oxford. The event was hosted by the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC), a partnership established in 2019 between the University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute. Attendance at the signing included leaders from OHC, the University of Oxford, the Harrington family, University Hospitals, and Oxford Science Enterprises.
Future of Chair in Global Health secured with £5 million gift
20 September 2023
Awards & Appointments Department Research Teaching University
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
Awards & Appointments Haematology Research Teaching University
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.
University of Oxford partners with CEPI to counter the threat of future pandemics
31 August 2023
COVID-19 Research University Vaccinology
The University of Oxford and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of safe, effective and globally accessible vaccines to counter the threat of future pandemics.
Director of Global Operations at OVG recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2023
22 June 2023
Awards & Appointments COVID-19 University
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.
Sharing the benefits
20 March 2020
Athena Swan Neuroimaging Parents & Carers University
At the beginning of the year our family leave policies were updated. Employees can now take up most of our family leave schemes from the first day of employment, meaning that more parents can now enjoy the benefits of our generous provisions. Hayriye Cagnan from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, and husband Eugene Duff from the Department of Paediatrics, discuss their experience of shared parental leave following baby Ida’s arrival ten months ago.
Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre to research rare diseases therapies
28 February 2019
The University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals have announced a new affiliation to advance therapies for rare diseases. The joint program combines capabilities to improve treatment options globally for patients with rare diseases.
Neonatologist Dominic Wilkinson has been made Professor
18 July 2016
Awards & Appointments Neonatology University
The title of full Professor has been conferred upon Dominic Wilkinson