Glowing dye helps surgeons eradicate prostate cancer
A glowing marker dye that sticks to prostate cancer cells could help surgeons to remove them in real-time, according to a study led by the University of Oxford.
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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
Master’s student awarded Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship
6 November 2024
Farah Khan, an MSc in Surgical Sciences student at NDS, has been awarded a Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship.
TRIG celebrates huge success at International Congress of The Transplantation Society
30 October 2024
The Translational Research Immunology Group (TRIG) at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has much to celebrate after winning five awards at the 30th International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2024) in Istanbul, Turkey, from 22 to 25 September.
Professor Tipu Aziz, 1956-2024
29 October 2024
At the end of October 2024, the world lost a founding father of modern Functional Neurosurgery – Professor Tipu Aziz.
Exploring science with us at IF Oxford
24 October 2024
During October, outreach teams from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences once again participated in three events at IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival.
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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A longitudinal single-cell atlas of anti-tumour necrosis factor treatment in inflammatory bowel disease.
Journal article
Thomas T. et al, (2024), Nat Immunol
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The cingulum: a central hotspot for the battle against chronic intractable pain?
Journal article
Kollenburg L. et al, (2024), Brain Communications
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Protocol for the SELECT study: a sequential mixed methods study of the selection of UK medical students into clinical academic training.
Journal article
Byrne MHV. et al, (2024), BMC Med Educ, 24
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Neurocardiology: translational advancements and potential.
Journal article
Herring N. et al, (2024), J Physiol
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Cutaneous adaptive immunity and uraemia: a narrative review
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Zibandeh N. et al, (2024), Frontiers in Immunology, 15
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Regulatory cell therapy for kidney transplantation and autoimmune kidney diseases.
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Ho QY. et al, (2024), Pediatr Nephrol
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Women in Science
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