A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n... @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @golftrial.bsky.social

✅ North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) has opened for recruitment Considering anti-reflux surgery? The GOLF Study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients. www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n... @researchnbt.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social

We look forward to meeting with the renal community at @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries 2025 in Bristol next week. Come and talk to us at our stand to discuss how we can support your kidney research. @ox.ac.uk @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

It is with great sadness that we announce the sad passing of Mr Tony Jefferis. Tony has been a very important part of Oxford education and in particular surgical education for over two decades. Please read a brief obituary of Tony on the NDS website: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/mr-tony...

An agreement has been reached for the acquisition of OrganOx, a pioneering University of Oxford spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Overweight patients waiting for operations could safely use a particular type of weight-loss treatment to reduce the risk of surgical complications linked to their obesity, a new study reveals. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/obese-s... @situ-oxford.bsky.social

In July, we welcomed fourteen students to our NDS Work Experience Programme, all eager to pursue careers in medicine and medical research. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-wor...

t.co/wF4ql4c3V8 We're humbled to have been awarded a CRUK Programme Foundation Award to further progress our work on mutational order in cancer. New post-doctoral positions in our group to be advertised shortly. @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @oxfordcancer.bsky.social

A UK-wide team led by Oxford’s @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social has launched an international study to improve surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), which affects one in five UK adults. Read more ⬇️

Congratulations to Henk Giele and Richard Bryant who have both been conferred the title of full professor at the University of Oxford in this year’s exercise for Recognition of Distinction 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/two-new...

Oxford Uni spinout @Organ_Ox has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corp for $1.5B – the largest-ever acquisition for an Oxford spinout. OrganOx’s game-changing organ preservation tech has powered 6,000+ transplants worldwide. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yvvtz9ax

Interested in the pressing questions related to what’s on the horizon for AI in surgery, including challenges, opportunities and use cases? Join us for our virtual 'What’s next for AI in surgery?' event on Wed 17 Sept, 12pm. Register 👉 bit.ly/4mte17n More info 👉 bit.ly/41jE9ZV @medsci.ox.ac.uk

You did it 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who’s secured their place at Oxford - we’ll see you in October. Welcome to your new home of learning, discovery, and unforgettable moments. Let us know if you're joining by using the #GoingToOxford hashtag 🎓 #ALevelResultsDay

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ágata Carreira, has been appointed as the Dr Sara Hope Browne Non-Stipendiary Research Associate in Medical Sciences at Jesus College 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/agata-c... @jesusoxford.bsky.social

Are you building a #socialventure and need #funding to take it to the next level? #ImpactU are offering up to £40k investment plus expert-led training to help you de-risk, scale, and secure future funding. Learn more ➡️ impact-u.co.uk/impactu-path...

Our latest with editorial. Genetic susceptibility to kidney stone disease: unveiling pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets @jclinicalinvest @drsarahhowles jci.org/articles/view/… jci.org/articles/view/��� @celovegrove.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

Full house this evening as John Fallon presented his research on "Characterising prognostic complement biomarkers during clinical normothermic machine perfusion for renal transplantation". @ox.ac.uk @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

SARONG has reached 700 participants! We're incredibly grateful to all the research teams and participants who made this milestone possible. @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @octructu.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social

QUOD researcher Azita Mellati's work will be presented by Prof James Hunter at #WTC2025 today. Necroptosis inhibition in kidney ischaemia reperfusion injury: a preclinical study 4:30 PM PST (5:24–5:31 PM) Room 20 @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

“Chemistry, clarity, and a career path.” Oxfordshire student shares how his work experience at NDS turned uncertainty into purpose - igniting a passion for research and helping others. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/th... @quod-biobank.bsky.social

Huge milestone for the SARONG team! July 2025 has been the best recruiting month yet — 5️⃣4️⃣ new participants joined, bringing us to 6️⃣8️⃣7️⃣ randomised in total! We're incredibly grateful to our amazing sites, participants, and the NIHR for their continued support. @sherazmarkar.bsky.social

From learning about organ transplantation techniques to exploring cutting-edge cancer treatments, our work experience student gained hands-on skills, built lasting friendships, and deepened their passion for research and healthcare. Read more➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/my...

📢SARONG has successfully opened its final two sites this week!🎉 All 3️⃣3️⃣SARONG sites are now officially open, with 6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ participants recruited so far.🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible! @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @octructu.bsky.social

Congratulations to the graduate students who won best presentation and poster awards at the recent NDS Student Symposium 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-hos...

NEWS: Oxford’s OrganOx wins the MacRobert Award 2025 🎉Congratulations to the OrganOx team! The Royal Academy of Engineering has recognised OrganOx for the life-saving technology that is supporting more organ transplants and helping to cut waiting lists. www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/...

Professor Kokila Lakhoo gives a rundown of Oxford University Global Surgery Group's participation at the Pan African Pediatric Surgical Association's 2025 Congress in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/ox...

🚨GOLF Trial Protocol Published! The GOLF trial protocol has officially been published and is now live on @bjsurgery.bsky.social 🎉 🔗 Read the full protocol here: academic.oup.com/bjs/article/... @nihr.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social

NIHR now welcomes applications for the latest cohort of the Senior Investigators award. It’s a great opportunity to mentor researchers, shape policies and contribute to advancing the system. Find more details about the scheme ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/seni... @nihr.bsky.social

Following on from our work experience programme over the past two weeks, the students gave us some words to describe their week with NDS. Find out more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/public-engag...

A big congratulations to our second group of students who’ve just completed their week on the NDS Work Experience Programme! Their passion, curiosity, and commitment have been truly inspiring. It’s been a privilege to support the future of medicine and research 👏

Oxford University spinout OrganOx has won the £50k MacRobert Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for its life-saving technology, boosting organ transplants and cutting waiting lists. Read more ⬇️

🏅 The winner of the 2025 #MacRobertAward is... OrganOx For their breakthrough devices preserving livers and kidneys outside the body for extended periods of time. The judges described the innovation as "medical brilliance powered by engineering magic": raeng.org.uk/news/world-f... #RAEngAwards"

Congratulations to OrganOx on winning the MacRobert Award, the UK's top award for engineering innovation. At last night's awards, Science Minister Lord Vallance said engineers were changing lives: "The trouble with us scientists is we identify problems. What engineers do is identify solutions."

"Engineering has the power and potential to transform the world for the better, and tonight’s awards will honour those who make it possible" 🏆 Congratulations to all our winners, and huge thanks to everyone who attended yesterday. Find out more about our winners: raeng.org.uk/programmes-a...

Associate Professor Puneet Plaha has been awarded a £1.98 million NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) grant to lead a five-year clinical trial addressing one of the most critical questions in brain cancer care 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced the finalists for the 2025 MacRobert Award, the longest running and most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Huge congratulations to our first group of students for successfully completing their week on the NDS Work Experience Programme! Their enthusiasm, hard work, and curiosity have been inspiring. We’re proud to support the next generation of medics and researchers!

www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/07/01/r... “By identifying 3 changes in 🧬 that ⬆️ the risk of kidney stones, it may be possible to use this info, alongside other risk factors, to provide personalised treatments for patients. ” @kidneyresearchuk.org @sarahhowles.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce the promotion of Sarah Howles to Associate Professor! 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/sarah-h...

Congratulations to Audrey Au Yong @triglab-oxford.bsky.social for winning the Best Presentation Prize for 1st years at the @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social Students Symposium! Congrats to all the other award winners too!

Today at #ESOTcongress... Azita Mellati is presenting her research using QUOD samples. Necroptosis in kidney ischaemia reperfusion injury and the effects of a RIPK1 inhibitor in a preclinical model Time: 17:06–17:12 Room: S3 @ox.ac.uk @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

Congratulations to Mr Keaton Jones from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences who has secured a prestigious Wellcome Early-Career Award worth £1.2 million 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/early-c...

So very pleased to attend the #ESOTCongress2025 with 4 posters between @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @triglab-oxford.bsky.social and SGH/Duke-NUS. SUPER happy to see Carolyn from Singapore #kidneytransplant

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce that Mr Alex Gordon-Weeks and Professor Sheraz Markar have been appointed to national leadership roles by the Royal College of Surgeons of England 👏 Read more➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-aca...

🚨Job vacancy🚨 We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to become a Senior Tissue Handling Technician in the new NDS Bioresource! Apply➡️ tinyurl.com/3vhk5urp

Congratulations to OrganOx 👏 Spun out of Oxford in 2008, OrganOx developed a way to keep donor livers and kidneys alive outside the body for several days. Find out more ⬇️

Interesting recent webinar for those interested in developments in #prostate surgery. @oxfordcancer.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @oncology.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr Md Sharif Imam, an alumnus of the Oxford University Global Surgery Group, on the recent publication of his paper in the Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/global-... @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Dr Dennis Mazingi from Oxford University Global Surgery Group recently presented at the 2025 South African Association of Paediatric Surgeons (SAAPS) Congress. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/re...

NEW VIDEO 🚨 Dr Søren Kudsk-Iversen (University of Oxford) presents 'Perioperative sustainability: Distractions of carbon dioxide equivalents'. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/Mu-t8vle4iQ