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Our mission is to lead discovery, innovation and education in surgical sciences.

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.

Oxford Open Grand Rounds - Monday 11 May

Register now to join Oxford Open Grand Round, 'The quality improvement impact gap: Where we go from here' on Monday 11 May, 6.30pm via Zoom. The session will explore what quality improvement (QI) means today, ROI, key barriers to impact, and how QI can become a core capability.

Research

Our 30 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.

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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.

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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.

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News

Funding for research to investigate how certain cancers turn aggressive

30 April 2026

Dr Srinivasa Rao and Dr Beatriz Gamez Molina, of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, have received a Cancer Research UK Early Detection and Diagnosis Primer Award to advance early detection and prevent progression in prostate cancer and multiple myeloma.

Gurdeep S. Mannu awarded Associate Professor title

29 April 2026

The University of Oxford has awarded Gurdeep S. Mannu the title of Associate Professor in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences.

Participant undergoing TUS while carrying out a reaction-time test. Credit: John Eraifej.

Study shows that non-invasive ultrasound shows promise for treating Parkinson’s disease

24 April 2026

Oxford University researchers have shown for the first time that ultrasound could have similar effects on brain activity in Parkinson’s sufferers as implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes. This opens the door to new treatment approaches that could avoid surgery.

Oxford spinout OrganOx shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

21 April 2026

OrganOx, an Oxford University spinout, has been shortlisted for this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, recognising its pioneering work in organ preservation technology that has saved more than 8,000 lives worldwide and delivered a landmark $1.5bn commercial exit.

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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.

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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.

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