🎅 ‘Mr C’ has been on the waiting list for a shoulder replacement – lugging all those presents around for years is finally taking its toll - but his high BMI (it’s no secret that he shakes his belly like a bowlful of jelly!) has stopped him getting the surgery!

🎅 All we want for Christmas is… a fun Christmas video! Thank you to all the NDORMS staff and students who took part!

🎁 2025 has been a wonderful year at NDORMS. Here are the highlights!

🎉 Congratulations to Zofia Varyova and Sofia Oram, who have both successfully defended their DPhil theses!

Researchers from the University of Oxford, including Dr Rachel Kuo from NDORMS, have benchmarked artificial intelligence tools capable of automatically removing personal information from patient electronic health records.

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming reality.

The Kennedy Institute is hiring! 🧫🔬🥼 They are looking for an outstanding scientist to establish and lead a new research group in human microbiome science, advancing understanding of microbe-microbe and microbe-host interactions in health and disease. 🧪

A collaborative study including contributions from NDORMS researchers is exploring new ways to model bladder biology. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/addressing-antimicrobial-resistance-through-advanced-uti-models

🎄 A very merry International Christmas Lunch 2025 at the Kennedy Institute!

Hiring: Group Leader in Microbiome Studies! ✨ The successful candidate would establish & lead a new research group in human microbiome science, advancing understanding of microbe-microbe and microbe-host interactions in health & disease. Apply by 22 Dec. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/jobs/kennedy...

Congratulations to the Planetary Health Informatics group at the Botnar @botnaroxford.bsky.social, led by Sara Khalid, who have been awarded funding from the Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenges initiative!

A new study has found that single-event multi-level surgery helps straighten the legs and improves walking ability in children with cerebral palsy. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/new-study-highlights-benefit-of-surgery-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy

🎉 Congratulations to Kaitlyn Purdie and Olga Margaritaki, who have both successfully defended their DPhil theses!

🎉 Congratulations to Maria Kyriazi, who won the Young Star Award at the Greek International Women Awards! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/maria-kyriazi-wins-young-star-award-at-the-greek-international-women-awards

🔬🖥️🥼🥽 Applications close tomorrow to study at NDORMS next year. 🩻🧫 If you would like to join us at our world-class research institutes for your DPhil, apply now! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study

🎓🔬🥼🥽 Thinking of applying to NDORMS? Hear from our students about why they chose to study at Oxford, what the best part of studying here is, their Oxford highlights and their tips for applying!

🎓🖥️ Kristin is a DPhil student at the Botnar. Find out why she chose NDORMS and her tips for applying to Oxford!

There is one week left to apply for our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences! Join us for world class training in the musculoskeletal sciences and be part of our amazing alumni.  Apply by Tuesday 2 December 2025! www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc

🔬 🧫 🧬 🩻 There is ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to study at NDORMS next year! 🥼 🩺 🎓 Join us at our world class University of Oxford research institutes, the Kennedy @kiroxford.bsky.social and the Botnar @botnaroxford.bsky.social for your DPhil! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study

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

🎓 Brook is a DPhil student at the Botnar. Find out what he thinks is the best thing about NDORMS, and his advice for applying to study at Oxford!

🎓 Matthew is a DPhil student at the Kadoorie @oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social. Find out what made him decide to apply to NDORMS, and what has been the best thing about studying here!

🎓 Kim is a DPhil student at the Botnar. Find out what made her apply to study at NDORMS, and what her highlight here has been!

Researchers at the Kennedy @KIROxford.bsky.social are part of a UK-wide consortium that has been awarded a £644K BBSRC Network Grant to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/new-microbiome-innovation-network-to-drive-uk-bioscience-research

🎉 Congratulations to Prof Dani Prieto Alhambra , Dr Francine Toye, and Dr Ali Cenk Aksu who have all been recognised in this year’s Medical Sciences Teaching Excellence Awards! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/teaching-excellence-awards-for-ndorms

🥼 Isobel is a DPhil student at the Kennedy Institute. Hear about why she chose NDORMS, and what advice she has for applying to study at Oxford. 🎓🧬

Applications are now open to join us for our Taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences. Find out more about this two-year, part-time course from the team behind it! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/behind-the-scenes-on-the-ndorms-taught-msc-in-musculoskeletal-science

🔬 Meet DPhil student Maria, who shares her experience studying at NDORMS! Find out what her highlight has been, what the best thing about NDORMS is and her tips for applying! 🥼 🧫

There is one month left to apply for our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences! Join us for world class training in the musculoskeletal sciences and be part of our amazing alumni.  Apply by Tuesday 2 December 2025! www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc

🎓 Applying to study at Oxford is a daunting task. Don’t worry – our students are here to offer their advice!

Imposter participants threaten the integrity of health research, and the policies and clinical decisions built upon it, according to new research at NDORMS. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/imposter-study-participants-risk-undermining-patient-care

🥼 🩺 How can you possibly choose one best thing about studying at NDORMS? Our students managed it – hear what they have to say!

Looking for world-class training in musculoskeletal diseases? Look no further! Join our part-time taught MSc at the University of Oxford.  Apply by 2 December 2025. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc

The OxKen programme is designed for Oxford medical students to study for a DPhil in musculoskeletal science, inflammation or immunology. Interested in finding out more? Join the OxKen open day! 🗓️ Tuesday 28 October ⏰ 5 – 6pm 📍 Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/oxken

A team at NDORMS has developed a new national online surgical research course, designed to equip every surgical trainee in the UK with the skills to engage with and contribute to surgical research. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/ndorms-team-develops-new-national-course-for-all-uk-surgical-trainees

The team at Oxford Trauma have launched the World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) Platform Trial to efficiently test multiple new treatments for patients with fractures of the hip! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/worlds-largest-hip-fracture-research-platform-designed-to-improve-care-and-outcomes

Menopause reshapes women’s immune systems, leaving them vulnerable to infection. A new study has shown that HRT may help reverse these changes and boost immune health. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/hormone-therapy-may-help-restore-immunity-in-menopausal-women

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

🎓 We asked our students what the highlights of studying at NDORMS are. It’s difficult to choose, although they have narrowed it down!

Are you a 3rd or 4th yr medical student interested in pursuing a DPhil in the fields of musculoskeletal disease, inflammation and immunology? Join the OxKen Open Day on Tue 28 Oct to learn about the @NDORMS OxKen programme. Read about programme ➡️

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

🤔 Thinking of doing a PhD? Why choose NDORMS? Hear from some of our students about what made them apply.

It's #MenopauseAwarenessDay! Our new study exploring why women’s immune defences weaken after menopause offers some hope - suggesting that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) not only relieves symptoms, but those taking it had healthier immune systems in later life. https://f.mtr.cool/abqkylmndg

Calling all orthopaedic, rheumatology and trauma trainees! Are you looking to gain specialist knowledge, understanding and skills to help you in your career? Check out our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences.  Apply by 2 December 2025. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc

👋 🎓 A big welcome to our new students, who started their studies at NDORMS this week!

🎉 Congratulations to Loren Kell, who recently won the prestigious Korenchevsky Prize at the British Society for Research on Ageing annual scientific meeting! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/loren-kell-wins-prestigious-award-at-the-british-society-for-research-on-ageing-annual-scientific-meeting

Applications are now open for our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences!  Find out more about how you can join us for world class training in musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc

🌍 | Oxford’s Planetary Health Informatics group is applying AI to real-world data to fill the gaps in global health. Learn more about how this work is tackling climate-related health crises such as malaria. ⬇️ #OxfordClimate

🔬 🧫 🧬 🩻 Applications are now open to study at NDORMS next year! 🥼 🩺 🎓 Join us at our world class University of Oxford research institutes for your DPhil! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study

🎉 The brilliant Maria Kyriazi, a DPhil student at NDORMS, has been nominated for the Young Star award at the Greek International Women Awards! We can’t think of anyone more deserving! If you agree, vote for her here 👉 https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/giwa-2025