New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle
24 September 2021
A new study has revealed more about how exposure to dim light in the evening affects circadian health. The findings emphasise the need to optimise our artificial light exposure if we are to avoid shifting our biological clocks.
Blood lipoprotein levels linked to future risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
24 September 2021
Greater understanding of the role of lipoproteins could support screening and efforts to develop treatments.
New appointments in Experimental Psychology
10 September 2021
The Department of Experimental Psychology has recruited two senior researchers.
Improved Risk Estimation of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Adolescent Offspring of Bipolar Parents
10 September 2021
This new study using Canadian and Swiss data showed that the risk calculator used to predict the likelihood of developing a major mood disorder was correct approximately 70% of the time. The study results suggest this may be a useful clinical tool in routine practice for improved individualised risk estimation of bipolar spectrum disorders among the adolescent offspring of a parent with a bipolar disorder.
New study on link between autoimmunity and pain
10 September 2021
Patients with autoantibodies which target neuronal proteins can have pain as an under-recognised clinical manifestation.
Alexander Davies wins top UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
9 September 2021
Alex is one of eight Oxford University academics who have been awarded significant financial funding from the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Scheme
Understanding the mechanisms involved in Alzheimer's disease
9 September 2021
A new study from the Department of Pharmacology sheds light on the link between the two major Alzheimer's disease pathologies.
Oxford Course on Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis: 4-6 October 2021
9 September 2021
This 3 day course, led by Professor Andrea Cipriani, will feature an engaging programme of lectures, hands-on tutorials, group discussions and supervised statistical sessions on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
Lecture Theatre renamed to honour Sir Colin Blakemore FRS
16 August 2021
Awards and Honours Strategic Developments
The Large Lecture Theatre in the Sherrington Building is being renamed the Blakemore Lecture Theatre in tribute to the longest serving Waynflete Professor of Physiology Sir Colin Blakemore FRS following a prestigious Festschrift event held in Professor Blakemore's honour.
Continued ethical animal research needed to advance treatment of brain disease, researchers argue
5 August 2021
Research Highlights Strategic Developments
More research is needed to improve the treatment of brain diseases such as depression, Alzheimer’s or ADHD. A widely held view within the scientific community is that this cannot be done without ethically conducted animal research.
The prime of Professor Dame Kay Davies
28 July 2021
Professor Dame Kay Davies, Professor of Genetics, first woman appointed Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy at Oxford, first woman to become Head of Department for DPAG, University-wide champion of equality, and award winning scientist known for her work on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has 'retired' after a lifetime's research, but remains Professor Emeritus at DPAG.
Ground-breaking Treatment Offers New Hope for Patients with Persecutory Delusions
28 July 2021
Feeling Safe is a new treatment programme for persecutory delusions, which promises a step change in the treatment of severe mental health problems.
The brain’s one-sided teaching signals
16 July 2021
A new study by the Lak group reveals a novel facet of dopamine signalling during visual decision making.
£36 Million Boost for AI Technologies to Revolutionise NHS Care
24 June 2021
Major Funding Awards Research Highlights Strategic Developments
An Oxford project using artificial intelligence to develop digital triage tools for mental health clinicians (CHRONOS) is one of 38 projects support by the second wave of the NHS AI Lab's AI in Health and Care Award.
Professor Christopher Fairburn Awarded OBE for Services to the Treatment of Eating Disorders
24 June 2021
Christopher Fairburn founded the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders (CREDO) at Oxford in 1986 and has continued pioneering work into the treatment of eating disorders.
Newborn brain scans clarify how some diseases develop
24 June 2021
Newborn brain scans from the Developing Human Connectome Project are now available online in large-scale open-source project, clarifying how some diseases develop.