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New photography exhibition showcases groundbreaking research

A photographic exhibition showcasing groundbreaking NHS research has been launched in Oxford. ‘The Body Unlocked: How Research is Changing Lives’ features life-sized photographs of people who have taken part in studies, as well as researchers at work and microscopic images of cells and bacteria.


Research & you

Look out for the first edition of Research & you – a new magazine bringing you the latest developments in health research in our region.


Link between calcium abnormality and bipolar disorder

Calcium ions play a critical role in how brain cells work, and it has long been suspected that an abnormality in calcium might contribute to bipolar disorder. However, until now, findings have been variable and no conclusions could be drawn.


Antipsychotic drugs ranked according to metabolic side effects for the first time

Analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry has shown that there is significant difference in the way antipsychotic drugs affect body weight and levels of sugar, cholesterol and other fats in the blood.


New clinic for hard-to-treat depression

A new clinic at Oxford Health will help test innovative treatments for depression.


Analysis of antipsychotic drugs could improve outcomes for schizophrenia patients

Results of a new study published in The Lancet this month will help doctors to balance the benefits and side-effects of medication they prescribe to treat schizophrenia.


Oxford Health Staff recognised in Thames Valley Health Research Awards

Congratulations to research staff from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust who have been recognised in the Thames Valley Health Research Awards for their contribution to NHS, public health and social care research.


WHELD dementia trial shortlisted for national award

A dementia trial undertaken by researchers at Oxford Health has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education award for STEM research project of the year.


Principal Investigator Dr Samantha Sadler on getting into research and being nominated for an award

‘You don’t have to be a researcher to do research’ says Sam Sadler, recently shortlisted for the Thames Valley Health Research Award for outstanding principal investigator (PI).


Study shows monitoring essential to safety of ketamine for depression

Patients, carers and advocates say better evidence is needed on the safety of ketamine for depression after long-term use, and that those prescribed it must be closely monitored.