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« Back to NewsPlanning application submitted for a major mental health and medical research campus in Oxford
22 August 2025
Plans to transform an NHS site into a major mental health and medical research campus in Headington have been submitted to Oxford City Council by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target
21 August 2025
For the first time, a team of researchers have identified a new genetic link to pain, offering a promising drug target to alleviate chronic pain.
Doctors call for improved physical health monitoring for people prescribed psychiatric medication
13 August 2025
A major new Lancet Commission has called for people taking psychiatric medications - such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilisers - to receive proactive, ongoing physical health monitoring and support.
Prehistoric teeth used to create historic map of infectious diseases
29 July 2025
A research project led jointly by researchers from NDCN, the University of Copenhagen and University of Cambridge shows that large-scale mapping of prehistoric teeth and bones provides new knowledge of present-day infectious diseases. This may, among other things, have an impact on the development of vaccines.
Identifying research priorities for severe paranoia
25 July 2025
We talk to lead author David Sher about his paper, which aimed to establish potential research priorities for understanding and treating severe paranoia for the first time.
Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry
1 July 2025
The £1,000 fund was set up to support researchers with an interest in intellectual disabilities.
Newly conferred Associate Professors
6 June 2025
Congratulations are in order to the following members of our Oxford Neuroscience Community who have been awarded the title of Associate Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction exercise.
Cathy Creswell's ChAAMPS Study selected as a finalist for the 2025 Made With Patients Awards
3 June 2025
This recognition celebrates the meaningful co-production approach that shaped the development of an anxiety intervention for autistic children and their families.
A systematic review identifies the reasons why ambulance employees do not seek support at work for their mental health
20 May 2025
Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel routinely face high-stress, emotionally intense situations that can impact their mental health, and yet, many ambulance staff do not seek help. A recent systematic review identifies practical ways to improve access to mental health resources.
Presynaptic dysfunction can be rescued in vivo by lowering CaV2.1 expression
27 March 2025
Oxford study finds a new mechanism underlying synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease
Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health
25 March 2025
Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.
The 14th Oxford Neuroscience Symposium
24 March 2025
Around 250 academics and students attended the Oxford Neuroscience Symposium – a flagship annual event showcasing the breadth and excellence of neuroscience research at the University of Oxford.
Daniel Freeman reappointed as an NIHR Senior Investigator
21 March 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced its latest cohort of Senior Investigators. Professor Daniel Freeman is one of 19 researchers reappointed to this prestigious post.
Balancing Reward with Threat Highlights the Interplay between Brain, Behaviour, and Individual Traits
19 March 2025
Daily life involves a continuous balance between pursuing positive opportunities – rewards – and remaining vigilant to threats, a dynamic process that is critical for survival in both humans and animals.
World Sleep Day 2025
17 March 2025
To celebrate #WorldSleepDay on Friday 14 March a team led by Luca Ratti put on an interactive public engagement event at the JR, and Rachel Sharman went down a storm on social media sharing her top tips for a good night's sleep.
Potential clue about brain health from neck lymph node ‘brain bins’ – new study
10 March 2025
Scientists have found another clue about how brain health is maintained and how this might be affected by ageing and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new paper.
British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Urges Immediate Action to Safeguard Preclinical Neuroscience in the UK
4 February 2025
British Neuroscience Association Announces Preclinical Neuroscience Report and Open Letter to Funders