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Working in adolescent mental health research: the OARS 12 study
News published on September 14, 2023
Researchers at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a study which looks into the effects of a drug to treat adolescents with depression.
NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants Sub-Committee Chair
News published on September 12, 2023
The NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants (PGfAR) funding scheme makes significant awards of flexible funding budget and duration. Since the Programme was established in 2006, 36 rounds have been completed, leading to over 290 awards. The PGfAR programme has five sub-committee chairs, one of which is now available.
SleepWell study brings positive results for young people at high risk of psychosis.
News published on August 22, 2023
New research shows the link between sleep and psychosis in young people at high risk of psychosis and highlights the importance of effective psychological treatment.
Do you work shifts in the NHS? If so can you help?
News published on August 11, 2023
A research team at the University of Oxford are looking for people from a range of backgrounds and roles within the NHS who work shifts.
NIHR Thames Valley Health Research Awards shortlist announced
News published on July 25, 2023
The NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) supports a range of awards to recognise and reward the inspirational work that is taking place across the NHS, public health and social care to make clinical research a core activity.
Ketamine may offer hope to those with treatment-resistant depression.
News published on July 24, 2023
Oxford University and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust consultant psychiatrist Professor Rupert Mcshane is calling for ketamine to be used as an option for those patients with severe or very treatment resistant depression being considered for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Prof. McShane leads the Oxfordshire ECT and ketamine services and runs the memory clinic.
Oxford Health’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) attend the 2023 CRF Network conference
News published on July 13, 2023
Staff from Oxford Health’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) spent two engaging days at the CRF Network conference in Nottingham from 6th-7th July 2023. They attended lectures and seminars on topics ranging from quality assurance, to working with industry partners, to patient and public involvement, and much more.
Routine brain scanning may improve clinical care for people with psychosis
News published on July 12, 2023
Routine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, according to a new study.
Oxford Living Lab Research Assistant secondment opportunity – Oxford Brookes Univeristy
News published on July 11, 2023
Oxford Brookes University has an opportunity to second a Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Research Assistant over a nine-month period for 11 hours per week. Applicants should be a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional currently working at either Oxford Health NHSFT or Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT. The post has been created to support the … Read more
NIHR announces Research Support Service to establish new pre- and post-application support for researchers
News published on July 4, 2023
The RDS is changing – Introducing the Research Support Service Since 2009, the Research Design Service (RDS) has been supporting research teams to develop funding applications for health and social care research. In October this year, the RDS contract will come to an end. In its place, the new Research Support Service (RSS) will form. They will … Read more