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This #RareDiseaseDay we're remembering how our Genomic Medicine Themes' research into ‘junk DNA’ led to new clinical diagnoses for some #patients, and treatment changes for others, as well as UK guidelines on the use of genomics in the #NHS

Today, #RareDiseaseDay we're remembering how our Genomic Medicine Theme's research into ‘junk DNA’ led to new clinical diagnoses for some #patients, and treatment changes for others, as well as UK guidelines on the use of genomics in the #NHS @ndm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social

Study highlights importance of ‘junk’ DNA in unlocking diagnosis | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

#RareDiseaseDay is a chance to remember how our Genomic Medicine Theme identified routinely overlooked areas of the human genome that may be the cause of rare diseases Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-highli...
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Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain ? Prof. Ben Seymour and Prof. Alex Green. YouTube video by Oxford BRC

🔎 Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic #pain?

Watch this recording of our recent public talk by leading Professors in Neurology at the University of Oxford on the use of Deep Brain Stimulation for chronic pain.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eifM...

A poster with details of the event and a QR code to register to attend

There's still time to sign up for our webinar on applying for a NIHR Pre-doctoral Fellowship on the 26 February.

The session is open to all potential applications to give an overview of the application process and top tips for what makes a great application.

Register below to attend 👇

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📢 Early career researchers in cancer prevention

Apply for Oxford Centre for Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Travel Awards and boost your attendance at major annual cancer prevention and early detection conferences.

Apply before Fri 27 Feb ➡️ www.oxcode.ox.ac.uk/...

OH BRC February #newsletter has landed 📬

Read about the EPIONE deep brain stimulation study, research equity in women’s #mentalhealth plus our latest 60 Second interview.

Catch up now 👇
tinyurl.com/Issue24OHBRC

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#27 Understanding colorectal cancer risk in IBD - with Professor James East

Last year, Prof James East led a team who published major new guidelines for the monitoring of patients with # IBD to prevent them going on to develop #BowelCancer. Listen to him speaking about the risks and how to minimise them on the Wrestling the Octopus podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/0Oq8...

‘Hidden’ cost of social care after hip fracture exceeds £1.25bn a year in UK, study estimates | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

The cost of social care following hip fractures is an estimated £1.25 billion per year in the UK, according to new research oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/hidden-cost-... @ndorms.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

A reminder that the closing date for this exciting and varied role is 1st March... spread the word!
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Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

A study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of #delirium in older people following surgery oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/drugs-identi... @ndcnoxford.bsky.social @ndorms.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

This fascinating talk is taking place this evening! Can deep brain stimulation treat chronic pain - and other neurological conditions?

It's free. Just turn up, no need to book. Refreshments from 5.30pm
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“We need clear pathways and structured support for allied health professionals to pursue a research career” | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

We’re proud of the women who play key roles at all levels of our BRC and are determined to support their career pathway. One who has benefitted is radiographer Miriam Lacharie. Read her story #womeninscience oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/we-need-clea... @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩‍🔬

Proud to work alongside the scientists in our #microbiology lab whose work in antimicrobial resistance, public health and diagnostics has real-world impact!

#WomenInScience #AMR #PublicHealth @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk @oxfordbrc.bsky.social

“It gives you breathing space and the confidence to step into a leadership role” | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

Celebrating #womenInScience is fundamental to our purpose. We support career development through specialist ‘Women in Leadership’ training courses. Read about Clinical Research Fellow, Megha’s journey: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/it-gives-you...
#VisiontoImpact #EveryVoiceInScience

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A Free Public Talk at Rewley House in Oxford this Thursday 12th February will explore 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?. Join us at 6pm to hear more.

Join us this Thursday for a Free Public Talk: 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?'
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 6pm to 7pm
🏠 Rewley House, Oxford

☕ Refreshments available from 5.30pm.
🔎 Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr...
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📢 Join us this week

Free public talk: Can electrodes in the brain treat #chronicpain?

📆Thursday 12 February
⏰6pm to 7pm (refreshments from 5.30pm)
🏠Rewley House, Oxford.

No booking required.

More info: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/fre...

HERC SHORT COURSES 2026

Registration is now open for bookings for HERC Online short courses for 2026.
This year, we're pleased to offer an exclusive 20% discount when you book multiple online courses.

herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-c...

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Free Public Talk on Thursday 12th February. Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?. Rewley House, Oxford. 6pm to 7pm. Refreshments 5.30pm.

Join us next week for our Free Public Talk: 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?'
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 6pm to 7pm
🏠 Rewley House, Oxford

☕ Refreshments available from 5.30pm.
🔎 Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr...
@ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social #stroke #pain

Motor neurone disease: what does the science say? Understanding MND...

🎧NEW PODCAST: Our Head of Department, Professor Kevin Talbot, has taken part in a The Naked Scientist podcast on Motor Neurone Disease (MND) 👇
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Oxford Cancer Theme Video - Early Detection YouTube video by Oxford Cancer

The focus of our #Cancer Theme's research is early detection – it means the disease is easier to treat and there's a greater chance of the patient surviving. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLgp... #WorldCancerDay @nihr.bsky.social @oxfordcancer.bsky.social @oncology.ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social

graphic promoting the public talk 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?' with images of the two speakers - Alex Green and Ben Seymour - and details of the time and location - 6pm at Rewley House, Oxford

And don't forget, you can hear more about this fascinating subject at our next public talk on Thursday 12th
It's free; no need to register.

NDS logo, Picture of: Clinician looking at breast x-ray, Text that reads: New clinical study launched examining the role of insulin in breast cancer treatment response, www.nds.ox.ac.uk

A new clinical study has launched to investigate whether insulin levels influence how women with the most common type of breast cancer respond to treatment.

Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/new-cli...

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#DeepBrainStimulation (DBS) is being tested in Oxford to see if it can relieve severe central post‑stroke pain.

3 patients have undergone pioneering surgery, and 30 people will join the randomised trial to assess whether DBS could become a future NHS treatment option.

tinyurl.com/EPIONE-DBS

Nigel Price - a man in his 50s looking directly at the camera

“People were saying ‘aren’t you brave?’ I was thinking, ‘it would be braver trying to live with the pain’.

Read participant Nigel Price’s account and how he decided undergo the procedure. oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-tests-...

Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

The team of neurosurgeons and engineers is trialling whether deep brain stimulation – delivering an electrical pulse into affected areas of the brain – can help to relieve central post-stroke pain oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-tests-...

Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

The first three patients have undergone revolutionary brain surgery in Oxford in a bid to treat the chronic pain they have experienced since suffering a stroke oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-tests-... @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @oxengsci.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social 1/3

Find out more about the EPIONE study! ⬇️

In this talk, Professors Alex Green and Ben Seymour, will discuss a study investigating whether DBS could be used to treat central post-stroke pain, and if this technique might be a way of tackling other brain-related conditions.

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