NMDAR-Antibody Encephalitis: A new clinical way to identify patients
25 February 2019
Paper published in Lancet Psychiatry may help with the accurate detection of this form of autoimmune encephalitis
World’s first gene therapy operation for common cause of sight loss carried out
25 February 2019
Researchers in Oxford have carried out the world’s first gene therapy operation to tackle the root cause of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the UK’s most common cause of sight loss.
New research to investigate role of blood-brain barrier in neurological conditions
25 February 2019
A new consortium of 27 partners coordinated by the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences will tackle the challenge of discovery and characterisation of blood-brain barrier targets and transport mechanisms for brain delivery of therapeutics to treat neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases.
MRI scans reveal how brain protects memories
25 February 2019
Two distinct parts of the human brain - the neocortex and the hippocampus (a part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions) - have been shown to help protect our memories from interfering with one another.
New PODCAST series: focused on the mental health needs of refugee children
25 February 2019
This series of programmes covers assessment and then explores the ranges of interventions that can really help refugee children. From individual, such as narrative exposure therapy, to family and school-based interventions that can positively impact on a child’s mental health outcomes.
Award for Gastrophysics
25 February 2019
First evidence of early effects of antidepressant drug treatment on brain responses to anger in depressed adolescents
25 February 2019
Depression is very common in adolescence and is associated with a high risk of recurrence and suicide. Adolescents with depression experience the same symptoms as adults, such as sadness and fatigue, but some key differences exist. Depressed youth often feel irritable rather than or in addition to feeling low.
Cannabis use in teens raises risk of depression in young adults
25 February 2019
Researchers from McGill University and the University of Oxford carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of the best existing evidence and analysed 23,317 individuals (from 11 international studies) to see whether use of cannabis in young people is associated with depression, anxiety and suicidality in early adulthood.
New 'MRC talks' podcast - Career Inspirations
22 January 2019
Public Engagement Strategic Developments
The new MRC talks podcast tells Professor Daniel Freeman’s career story – helping to improve lives through medical research.
6th Course on Network Meta-Analysis: 24-26 June 2019
22 January 2019
Led by Professor Andrea Cipriani the 3-day interactive course will give participants knowledge and practical skills on how to understand, critically appraise and publish a network meta-analysis.
25th British Isles Research Workshop
22 January 2019
Professor Keith Hawton hosted the 25th British Isles Research Workshop on Suicide and Self-harm in November 2018. An annually held event which brings together researchers from the UK, Ireland and other countries.
Tim Behrens honoured in Blavatnik Awards
22 January 2019
Tim Behrens is among the laureates and finalists of the 2019 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, announced today by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences.
Imaging Deep in The Brain
21 December 2018
New in vivo imaging developments from Nigel Emptage's team in the Department of Pharmacology
Irene Tracey receives BNA Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award
19 December 2018
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) has awarded Irene Tracey, head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to British Neuroscience Award.
BBC Radio 4 Series: A History of Delusions
13 December 2018
Professor Daniel Freeman, Department of Psychiatry, presented a new ten-part BBC Radio 4 series called 'A History of Delusions'.