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Buckinghamshire data scientist back at work thanks to depression trial drug
News published on May 23, 2023
A data scientist who was able to return to work after taking medication for severe depression as part of a research trial has urged others to consider taking part in studies to shape the future of healthcare. Aylesbury’s Gulliver Waite said his mood, energy levels and sleep was improved by taking Parkinson’s disease drug pramipexole … Read more
Recruitment for the NIHR Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study extended to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
News published on May 19, 2023
The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study, led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health BioResource and researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with researchers at Ulster University, University of Edinburgh, and Cardiff University, is a project set up to support studies exploring risk factors for depression … Read more
OHFT Clinical Research Facility (CRF) staff member joins coronation celebrations!
News published on May 16, 2023
NHS staff had the opportunity to be part of history during the recent celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. During the procession which took place on May 6 2023, 200 NHS staff had access to seats in recognition of the dedication, service and impact of hundreds of thousands of NHS … Read more
Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford’s ground-breaking research
News published on May 12, 2023
Hundreds of visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre on Wednesday 10 May were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford. The Westgate’s Leiden Square was taken over by the city’s two NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRC), whose researchers showcased the work they are doing to tackle health … Read more
New Chairs confirmed for NIHR Dementia Translational Research Collaboration
News published on May 12, 2023
The NIHR Dementia Translational Research Collaboration (D-TRC) are pleased to announce its new leadership to spearhead the next 5 years of clinical dementia research development and delivery. The new Chair and joint Deputy Chairs will be at the forefront of convening dementia expertise. In addition to leading ground-breaking translational dementia research.
Oxford Pride 2023 and the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
News published on May 11, 2023
The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF) have a stall at this year’s Oxford Pride event on Saturday 3rd June 2023, at the Castle quarter and Leiden square Westgate Centre which is celebrating 20 years of being a free Pride Event. This is the first time the CRF have attended, so please come along, between 10: 00am and 5:00pm and … Read more
Announcement – OHFT Cathy Henshall – Professor of Nursing Oxford Brookes University
News published on May 3, 2023
Professor Cathy Henshall has been promoted at Oxford Brookes University, securing her personal Professorship starting September 2023
Open Day showcases ground-breaking Oxford research
News published on May 2, 2023
People in Oxfordshire are invited to come along to the Westgate Centre on 10 May to learn about the world-class healthcare research currently taking place in Oxford.
New associate director of research and development
News published on April 27, 2023
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust welcomes Prof Philip McGuire as new associate director of research and development.
Research: online arts and culture for young people’s mental health
News published on April 3, 2023
Young people will help create an ‘online museum’ as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking £2.61m research project.