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Impact of Ling’s legacy on CAMS Oxford Institute Researchers
1 September 2023
One year on from the launch of the Ling Felce Award for the training of researchers in Oxford, we reflect on the impact of the award and the generosity of our donors.
Prof Paul Brennan appointed as Director of CMD
20 July 2023
NDM is pleased to announce that Professor Paul Brennan has been appointed to be the new Director of the Centre for Medicines Discovery (CMD). Dr Emma Mead will take over as interim Chief Scientific Officer of the Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) until a permanent replacement is identified.
DPhil Symposium enables NDM students to network and share research
7 July 2023
A DPhil Symposium hosted at the the Jenner Institute last month brought together over 80 DPhil Students, Research Assistants, Technicians and Apprentices across the Nuffield Department of Medicine to network and share their research and career aspirations.
Chinese Ministry of Education representatives visit CAMS Oxford Institute
30 June 2023
A delegation from the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the People's Republic of China visited the University of Oxford and was hosted at the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM) by Professor Tao Dong, Ita Askonas Professor of Translational Immunology and Director of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute (COI).
Prof Chas Bountra appointed as NDM Head of Impact and Innovation
15 June 2023
In order to support the Nuffield Department of Medicine in seeking out new opportunities for innovation and delivering impact across its 24 units, Prof Richard Cornall, the Head of Department, has appointed Prof Bountra in a new role within NDM Strategic.
Six NDM researchers awarded Associate Professorships
22 May 2023
We are delighted to announce that six researchers have been awarded the Associate Professor title, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
New partnership to combat deadly pathogens
27 March 2023
The Pandemic Sciences Institute and the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have agreed to jointly study the dangerous pathogens that could cause future pandemics.
Three NDM researchers awarded Associate Professorships
5 January 2023
We are delighted to announce that three researchers have been awarded the Associate Professor title, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Oxford’s RECOVERY trial team amongst MRC‘s Outstanding Team Impact prize finalists
8 December 2022
The inaugural MRC Impact Prize recognises teams who have made outstanding impacts in health and medical research. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in the spring.
New SMRU building opened in Thailand to provide health care to marginalized populations
1 December 2022
The inauguration of a new joint Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) and Borderland Health Foundation (BHF) Building took place in Mae Ramat, Thailand, this week.
Research partnership with the University of Navarra agreed
28 November 2022
The Nuffield Department of Medicine and the University of Navarra have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on research and to apply new immunotherapy techniques to cancer patients.
Prof James Naismith elected as Academy of Medical Sciences' Vice President
25 October 2022
Established in 1998, the Academy of Medical Sciences is one of the four UK National Academies, coordinating scholarly research activities and standards in the UK.
NDM contributes to new UK research consortium to tackle monkeypox outbreak
24 October 2022
The UK’s efforts to tackle the monkeypox outbreak will receive a huge boost with the creation of a new research consortium working together to develop better diagnostic tests, identify potential therapies and study vaccine effectiveness.
Online postgraduate diploma to tackle inequities in health research leadership
14 October 2022
Accepting its first students in in October 2023, the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health Research is specifically targeted at researchers and clinicians in low income countries, and will offer accessibility never previously available.
Six NDM researchers awarded full professorships
18 August 2022
We are delighted to announce that six researchers have been awarded the title of Professor, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
NDM researchers become EMBO members
6 July 2022
Academics from NDM's Jenner Institute and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have become the latest to join the 1,900 eminent life scientists in Europe and beyond that make up the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
12 NDM researchers awarded Associate Professorships
8 June 2022
We are delighted to announce that 12 researchers have been awarded the Associate Professor title, in recognition of their research achievements, contribution to teaching, and contribution to the general work of the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
New NDM Professors
16 December 2021
Following the recent Recoginition of Distinction Exercise, congratulations to the following have now been awarded Full Professor Titles.
New Oxford-GSK Institute to harness advanced technology and unravel mechanisms of disease
2 December 2021
GlaxoSmithKline plc and the University of Oxford today announced a major five-year collaboration to establish the Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine.