Cognitive Neuroscience
Research into cognitive and neural mechanisms determining human behaviour and their changes in behavioural and brain dysfunction.
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Behavioural Neuroscience
Behavioural neuroscience is the study of the brain mechanisms underlying behaviour.
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Neuroimaging
Brain imaging provides a non-invasive window into the workings of the human central nervous system. Oxford has particular strengths in this area including a new ‘state of the art’ high field 7 Tesla MRI scanner.
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Social Psychology and Social Neuroscience
Understanding the science behind intergroup relations, social networks, altruistic behaviour, social learning and self-biases
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Psychological Therapies
Oxford was the first University to have a psychological treatment endorsed by NICE for any disorder.
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Developmental Psychology and Psychiatry
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Psychiatric Sciences
Psychiatric disorders are major sources of disability and excess mortality, and are more widespread than many realise. Research in this theme explores key aspects of the biological, epidemiological and social aspects of psychiatry, in order to better understand and treat them, and to improve outcomes.
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Neurological Sciences
Making a difference in cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegeneration, multiple sclerosis, and channelopathies
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Sensory and Circadian Neuroscience
Research into the science of pain, vision and circadian biology
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We are at the forefront of one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century - deciphering how the brain works. Oxford Neuroscience coordinates neuroscience research across four University of Oxford campuses, including departments at the John Radcliffe and Warneford Hospitals. At the core of our vision for neuroscience research lies acceleration, through collaboration and the provision of outstanding facilities.
Latest news
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Through the Looking Glass
21 June 2017
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Simon Lovestone knighted in Queen’s Birthday honours
20 June 2017
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Cheltenham Science Festival
20 June 2017
Study With Us
The breadth of research in neuroscience at Oxford offers unrivalled training opportunities for graduate students.
Brain Diaries
This interactive exhibition and event programme reveal how the latest neuroscience is transforming what we know about our brains, from birth to the end of life.
Latest publications
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Ethical perspectives on recommending digital technology for patients with mental illness.
Bauer M. et al, (2017), Int J Bipolar Disord, 5
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Erratum to: Online information seeking by patients with bipolar disorder: results from an international multisite survey.
Conell J. et al, (2017), Int J Bipolar Disord, 5
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Efficacy and tolerability of lithium in treating acute mania in youth with bipolar disorder: protocol for a systematic review.
Duffy A. et al, (2017), Int J Bipolar Disord, 5
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Design, synthesis and evaluation in an LPS rodent model of neuroinflammation of a novel (18)F-labelled PET tracer targeting P2X7.
Fantoni ER. et al, (2017), EJNMMI Res, 7
Over the last 5 years
Over £286M in external funding
22 Novel patent applications
6 Spinouts £57M Investment
Top in the UK in REF2014
Over 225 PIs
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