Terumo completes acquisition of OrganOx for a record $1.5bn
OrganOx, a pioneering Oxford University spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, has been fully acquired by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for US$1.5 billion, marking the largest exit in Oxford University’s spinout portfolio to date and the first in excess of £1bn.
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Research
Our 30 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.
Teaching
We offer opportunities for research training for clinical and non-clinical graduates and host two taught master's courses. We are also responsible for delivering the surgical training to Medical School undergraduates.
Engagement
We aim to showcase our research, inspire the younger generation, engage with the local community and raise debate on the impact of science on society.
News
Begum Zeybek-Saglam named UKTMN Trial Manager of the Year 2025
19 December 2025
We are delighted to announce that Begum Zeybek-Saglam, Trial Manager in the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU), Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded UKTMN (UK Trial Managers’ Network) Trial Manager of the Year 2025.
Comms team celebrates nomination success at University Apprenticeships Awards
17 December 2025
The communications team at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is celebrating a fantastic achievement with two colleagues recognised at the 2025 University of Oxford Apprenticeships Awards.
Pump-priming grants available as 2026 Innovation Competition open for entries
11 December 2025
The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) programme at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Innovation Competition, a partnership between the charity Live Life Give Life, QUOD and the British Transplantation Society (BTS).
Major new initiative for type 1 diabetes research
28 November 2025
The University of Oxford has received a £10 million donation from the Bukhman Foundation to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, alongside new academic posts and scholarships.
Surgical Grand Rounds
The Surgical Grand Rounds are the key educational meetings for consultants, juniors and medical students. Presentations revolve around clinical cases and are followed by lively, educational discussion.
Resources for Researchers
Explore our collection of resources useful to researchers in all parts of the research process, from experimental techniques to publication and review.
Latest publications
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Multicentre study of the role of lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage
Journal article
Thompson D. et al, (2025), Acta Neurochirurgica, 167
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The COVIDTrach prospective cohort study on outcomes in 1982 tracheostomised COVID-19 patients during the first and second UK pandemic waves
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Haywood M. et al, (2025), Scientific Reports, 15
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Evaluation of a national digital pre-implantation biopsy service for deceased-donor kidney transplantation in the UK (Pithia trial); a stepped-wedge cluster randomised registry trial.
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Summers DM. et al, (2025), Lancet Reg Health Eur, 56
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Exploring the implementation and integration of structured medication reviews in primary care: A qualitative evaluation using normalization process theory
Preprint
Reidy C. et al, (2025)
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Activity outcomes after hip arthroplasty: an information tool based on patients' experience captured in a hospital registry.
Journal article
Cole S. et al, (2025), BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 26
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Effective altruism in global health: doing better, justly.
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Celie K-B. et al, (2025), BMJ Glob Health, 10
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AI at NDS
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Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
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