First patient treated @ouhospitals.bsky.social in 2nd phase of clinical trial testing new gene therapy for inherited eye condition #Stargardt disease, which leads to vision loss & blindness in children & adults oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oxford-team-... @ndcnoxford.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Delighted to see this Oxford BRC-supported research get such good coverage in the national media. @nihr.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social

The festive season may be ending, but you still have a chance to say a special 'thank you' to OUH staff who have made a real difference to you, a friend or a family member. Nominations for the 2026 Patients' Choice Award are open until midnight on 12 January via: ouhrecognition.awardsplatform.com

Review led by @oxfordbrc.bsky.social PPI contributors shows successful PPI with under-served communities centres around involving the right people, building relationships, and being mindful of practicalities such as payment and accessibility: rdcu.be/eVP1G

📢Job Alert! Translational Research Collaboration Manager in Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial resistance. 🦠💊 Know anyone who would be good? Pass it on! www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

International study identifies biomarker of intestinal inflammation that strongly predicts mortality in sick children and could help identify those at greatest risk in countries with limited resources oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/blood-test-p... @ndm.ox.ac.uk @kemriwellcome.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

More in our news story ⬇️ 🔗 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

Our team wore blue for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025💙 Research into how resistance emerges, spreads and can be prevented is vital. Our group works to understand these processes and develop better tools to detect, monitor and combat antimicrobial resistance. #WAAW @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week #WAAW, we’re championing our microbiology and infection researchers whose work is benefiting patients and informing health care policy. Read: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research-the... @ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social @modmedmicro.bsky.social

Oxford Professor Sarah Blagden, @oncology.ox.ac.uk appears in the first episode of Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures on @Channel4 tonight! 📺 Watch at 9pm, Thurs 20 Nov, or stream on Channel 4. Brought to you by @CR_UK. #CancerDetectives #CancerPrevention www.channel4.com/programmes/c...

Follow us to find out more about antimicrobial resistance this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! #WAAW #WAAW2025 #AMR @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

Great to see this investment in early-phase trials in Oxford, which will benefit our Inflammation Across Tissues theme - and ultimately patients with inflammatory conditions. @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @ndorms.bsky.social @kiroxford.bsky.social

For #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek, we introduce our recent paper on antibiotic-resistant subpopulations in TB. TB may be one of humanity’s oldest diseases, yet it still kills over 1M people yearly. As resistance spreads, knowing each patient’s resistance profile before treatment is vital. 🧬💊

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites change over time - leading to medicines being less effective against them. Here you see bacteria growing and antibiotics (the small discs) which kill the bacteria...unless they are resistant! #WAAW #AMR @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

NEW: Oxford scientists have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas - painful, tunnel-like tracts that develop in around 30% of people with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease affects around 1 in every 650 people.

NEW: Researchers in the Vyas Group used TARGET-seq+ to uncover how drug resistance develops in new treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia - these findings could help identify patients likely to relapse & find ways to prevent or treat relapse 🧪 Learn more 👇 @rdm.ox.ac.uk @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

Our November #newsletter is out now! Features include: 🧠 #antidepressant – and how they affect the body 🎨 Whatwecarry – a collaborative art-science project around #chronicpain ♿ #DisabilityHistoryMonth Catch up on all the latest from our BRC and partners: tinyurl.com/NovOHBRCnews...

Our researchers are trialling a new home test to diagnose type 1 diabetes #T1D in children and young people to see if could work in the NHS oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/at-home-test... #WorldDiabetesDay @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @ndm.ox.ac.uk

This looks a really interesting talk - especially for those working in women's health, health equity or public engagement @ouhospitals.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

It’s #WorldDiabetesDay, a great opportunity to recall the recently created national registry that could transform care for people at risk of type 1 diabetes #T1D #diabetes oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/national-reg... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @ndm.ox.ac.uk

#WIMMReads: New @nature.com study, led by the Simmons & Antanaviciute Groups, used advanced single-cell and spatial analysis techniques to map the cells that drive #Crohn's fistulas - paving the way for targeted treatments 🧪 Learn more 👇 @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

Scientists at @imm.ox.ac.uk have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas in some people with #CrohnsDisease oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/scientists-m... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk @rdm.ox.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social

Are you interested in infections, the micro-organisms that cause them and antimicrobial resistance? So are @bashthebug.net and they're looking for new members to join their patient & public group. More info: bashthebug.net/lay-represen... Deadline 27 Nov @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Our brilliant Clinical Research Fellow in #Neurosciences, Linxin Li, gave a fascinating talk this week on the worrying trend of rising #strokes in adults under 55 and the key risk factors? Watch the full talk here: youtu.be/gjiaU5ztHq8?... @ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social #preventativeneurology

@ox.ac.uk story www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-... Explainer video: youtu.be/EsI5r5fitx0 @imm.ox.ac.uk @wellcometrust.bsky.social @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

Join us this evening for a FREE public talk with the brilliant Linxin Li, #Clinical #Research Fellow in #Neurosciences at #Oxford University, to explore why more younger people are having strokes and is there a solution? @ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk Refreshments 5:40pm.

This trial led by Professor Clare Verrill gives hope for more accurate and speedier diagnosis of #ProstateCancer. Great that @ouhospitals.bsky.social is one of the three NHS trusts taking part @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

Clinical Research Fellow in Neuroscience, Linxin Li interviewed on BBC RADIO OXFORD below with key insights on her Free Public Talk ‘Why are more younger people having strokes? Listen in: Adam Ball Show at 10:13. Come along tomorrow 6pm, Rewley House, Oxford, OX1 2JA. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Can AI tools improve clinician decision-making in emergency departments? OUH and @radiobotics.bsky.social have launched the UK’s first RCT of AI-assisted fracture detection. More details on: www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article... @sbrihealthcare.bsky.social @healthinnovox.bsky.social

Meet Linxin Li, our brilliant Clinical Research Fellow at Oxford Uni. who is delivering the Free Public Talk in Oxford on Tuesday. She’s won 7 research awards over the last ten years. 🔎Read her profile: www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/linxin-li #stroke #disease #healthcare #communityimpact @ox.ac.uk

Really good to see these findings. The BRC is very proud to have supported this research. @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Recent stroke data indicates a worrying trend. Join our Free Public Talk in #Oxford next week as we ask 'Why are more younger people having strokes?' 🔎 Read more: lnkd.in/eQUcwCcY #StrokeActionNow #ActFAST #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #EveryMinuteCounts @ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social

Date for your diary! 💡FREE Public Talk - 4th Nov – #Oxford Why is there a recent increase in #Strokes among adults in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. This means a higher risk of #disability. Is this #preventable? 🔎 Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr... @ox.ac.uk @oxfordnewstoday.bsky.social

A major nationwide #research study has revealed almost 70% of Bowel #Cancers missed at colonoscopy are avoidable. 🔎Read the findings: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/almost-70-of... Funded by @bowelcanceruk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org Health Data Research UK @nihr.bsky.social Oxford BRC. @ox.ac.uk

World’s largest #HipFracture research platform - based @ndorms.bsky.social launched to improve care and outcomes for patients oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/worlds-large... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

An NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise programme for people aged 80 years + with osteoarthritis is practical and acceptable, leading the way to a large clinical trial. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/study-finds-tailored-exercise-programme-feasible-for-adults-over-80-with-osteoarthritis

Great to see this interview with @danlasserson.bsky.social from our Digital Health from Hospital to Home theme about the benefits of delivering acute care in community settings @nihr.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social @uhcw-nhs.bsky.social @randd-uhcw.bsky.social @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social

New paper by @vbrunner.bsky.social looking at detecting rifampicin resistant subpopulations in M. tuberculosis infections using genetics and putting a lower limit on the proportion that arose due to secondary infections. bit.ly/47rwf42 @modmedmicro.bsky.social @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

Throughout October, Oxford will host events celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth – recognising the impact of Black heritage and culture on Britain, the world, and our University. More info ⬇️ #BHM https://www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/black-history-month

Our October newsletter is out! Highlights: 🧠 #Neurodiversity Conference success 🌍 #WorldMentalHealth Day reflections 🏛️ New Research Inclusion Hub launch Catch up here 👉 tinyurl.com/OHBRCissue20

📢 #AlliedHealthProfessionals Looking to lead/co-lead a programme of applied health research that can drive a transformative step-change in the way the health and care services can meet the needs of the UK public? Apply now 🪙: Programme Grants for Applied Research 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/prog...

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Why are more younger adults having strokes? Come along to our next free public talk on Tues 4 Nov 6pm to hear researcher Linxin Li discuss what is driving the recent increase and how we tackle it oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ndcnoxford.bsky.social

I had the opportunity this week with @bodleianhcl.bsky.social to support an @ouhospitals.bsky.social writing retreat for nurses, midwives and AHPs at Egrove Park (part of the Saïd Business School). Extremely fancy lunch and venue! The event was thanks to funding from @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

The Bukhman Foundation have gifted the University £10m to accelerate #Type1Diabetes research and care. Bringing together a team of experts, including NDM and Centre for Human Genetics researchers, the centre's overarching goal is to find a cure for T1D. Read more 👉 buff.ly/d5L04w9

Artificial Intelligence & Women’s Health: AI-WISE study is exploring how professionals working in women’s health use and perceive AI tools. They’d welcome your input by completing this survey redcap.link/ai-wise @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

How can bias in medical devices used during pregnancy and the neonatal period affect health outcomes, especially for minority ethnic and socio-economically disadvantaged groups? A project we're supporting aims find out oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/levelling-th... @nihr.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Two world firsts have taken place in trials @OUHospitals to tackle the blood cancer #myeloma www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

It was exciting to see 12 members of @ouhospitals.bsky.social staff embark on their research journeys last week by starting the Oxford BRC internship programme and the @oxhospitalscharity.bsky.social Chief Nursing Officer Fellowship www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

The first trial of microsurgical suture repair vs nerve alignment for digital nerve injuries suggests that suture repair does not improve outcomes.