Major research network to investigate body clock and stroke
27 October 2021
Major Funding Awards Research Highlights Strategic Developments
The University of Oxford is part of a new international research network to investigate the interactions between the biology of the body's internal clock and the disordered physiological processes associated with stroke.
Mapping uncharted networks in the progression of Parkinson’s
27 October 2021
Major Funding Awards Strategic Developments
A major new $9 million project funded by the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative will map the original circuits vulnerable to Parkinson’s on an unprecedented scale. The project is a collaboration between a core team of Stephanie Cragg, Richard Wade-Martins, and Peter Magill at Oxford, Mark Howe at Boston University and Dinos Meletis at the Karolinska Institute, as well as collaborators Yulong Li at Peking University and Michael Lin at Stanford University.
What is the Role of Science in Mental Health?
26 October 2021
A new summary report, What science has shown can help young people with anxiety and depression - Identifying and reviewing the 'active ingredients' of effective interventions, from Wellcome has been published. It includes new research from Oxford University, which investigates the knowns and unknowns of SSRI treatment (antidepressant drugs) in young people with depression and anxiety.
New Policy Briefing Addresses Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic on Young People
26 October 2021
In the Briefing, a team of researchers at King’s College London and Oxford University highlight the multiple effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and young people in the UK in their education and daily life, including challenges around social isolation, academic pressures, adjusting to online learning and coping with reopening of schools.
2021 Teaching Excellence Awards
26 October 2021
A number of researchers from our Neuroscience community have been recognized in the latest round.
New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle
26 October 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.
How our dreams changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
26 October 2021
This study explored associations between COVID-19 and dream recall frequency, and related social, health, and mental health factors.
Researchers awarded Wellcome Innovator Grant to investigate role of brainstem nucleus in human consciousness
25 October 2021
Major Funding Awards Strategic Developments
Researchers at Oxford University have received a prestigious Wellcome Innovator Grant for investigating the role of the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) – a brainstem nucleus – in human consciousness.
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.