Apply for postgraduate research programmes in Surgical Sciences
Applications are open for the DPhil in Surgical Sciences and the MSc (by Research) in Surgical Sciences.
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Apply for the PGCert in Patient Safety
The Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety is a new part-time course for healthcare professionals. It brings together experts in human factors, quality improvement, leadership and education to deliver an exciting series of modules to support the current safety challenges in our healthcare settings.
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Student perspective
Hear from DPhil student Katie Hurst who has been awarded the highly competitive and newly launched Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott-Patel Graduate Scholarship.
Read moreBody temperature liver storage technique improves transplant success
Preserving livers at body temperature has been shown to improve transplant success and to increase the number of viable donor livers available for transplant, which could lead to shorter waiting lists for patients and lower mortality rates.
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Our 22 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 are 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
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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Genome-wide analysis of AR binding and comparison with transcript expression in primary human fetal prostate fibroblasts and cancer associated fibroblasts.
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Nash C. et al, (2018), Mol Cell Endocrinol, 471, 1 - 14
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A Novel Theoretical Framework to Address the Gap Between Universal Guidelines and International Variation in the Threshold for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery.
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Lee R. et al, (2018), Ann Vasc Surg
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The Benefits of Hypothermic Machine Preservation and Short Cold Ischemia Times in Deceased Donor Kidneys.
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Kox J. et al, (2018), Transplantation, 102, 1344 - 1350
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Editorialist response: Clinical outcomes of asleep vs awake deep brain stimulation for Parkinson disease.
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Aziz TZ., (2018), Neurology, 91
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Ear drops for the removal of ear wax
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Burton MJ., (2018), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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WITHDRAWN: Ear drops for the removal of ear wax.
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Burton MJ. and Doree C., (2018), Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 7
Founded in 1937
Over 170 staff, students and academic visitors
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.
Study With Us
Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Contact us
The Department's administration team is located in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford.
Videos
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