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Oxford to lead global collaboration to research and develop next-generation COVID-19 and flu vaccines

October 19, 2023

The project is headed by Oxford University’s Professor Teresa Lambe OBE (Calleva Head of Vaccinology and Immunology, Department of Paediatrics) and co-developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and Paul Klenerman (Sidney Truelove Professor, Nuffield Department of Medicine) £8 million funding from UKRI will catalyse global cooperation to improve understanding of existing COVID-19 vaccines and enhance […]

Oxford Joint Research Office

October 17, 2023

The Oxford JRO has published its Brochure giving information on its work and its teams and this is available on http://www.oahp.org.uk/oxford-joint-research-office/

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New research endoscopy service launches

October 11, 2023

The launch of a new endoscopy service at the University of Oxford’s Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility (EMCRF) will enhance the collection of data for research projects, and relieve pressure on the NHS Trust’s endoscopy unit. The facility is hosted by the University’s Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. ‘This facility will really […]

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Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley

October 01, 2023

A new name for the Oxford AHSN From 1 October the Oxford AHSN will be renamed Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley. AHSNs are becoming Health Innovation Networks as they start a new licence to 2028, continuing to work with NHS partners to develop new care pathways and support adoption of innovations to improve […]

Oxford ranked third most intensive science and innovation cluster in the world

September 22, 2023

Oxford has been recognised as one of the top science and innovation clusters in the world, according to new data released this week from the upcoming 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII). The index establishes clusters through analysis of patent-filing activity and scientific article publication, documenting the geographical areas around the world with the highest density […]

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Oxford to launch UK’s first trials unit dedicated to precision-prevention and early detection studies

July 25, 2023

University of Oxford researchers have been given a £1 million boost to support their strategy of developing cancer prevention treatments and early diagnostic tools for people at high risk of cancer. Cancer Research UK is investing the money over the next five years into a partnership between the University’s Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO) and the Primary […]

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OAHP Chair recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2023

June 17, 2023

We wish the warmest congratulations to Professor Sir John Irving Bell on being appointed as a Companion of Honour (CH) in the King’s Birthday Honours list. He is recognised for services to Medicine, Medical Research, the Life Science Industry and to Public Health. We are delighted that Professor Sir John Bell continues to Chair the […]

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University of Oxford retains top spot for spinouts

May 30, 2023

The University of Oxford has held its position as the leading academic institution in the UK for generating spinout companies, according to a new report by data analyst firm Beauhurst. The third annual Spotlight on Spinouts report, sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, highlights Oxford’s remarkable achievement in creating 205 spinouts since 2011. The ranking […]

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£650m life sciences growth package revealed

May 26, 2023

The UK Government have today announced a growth package worth £650 million to boost the UK’s life science sector and drive economic growth. The package includes policies such as improving commercial clinical trials, investing in scientific innovation, expanding the UK’s biological data bank, and incentivising pension schemes to invest in science and technology companies. The […]

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Clinical Research Internships for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals

April 20, 2023

Opportunities for graduate Band 5, 6 or 7 NMAHPs interested in developing research skills and knowledge. Internships are short-duration awards for individuals with little or no research experience. The Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is supporting 5 research internships for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) to have some protected time to develop […]

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