New Global Surgery Course
Do you want to contribute to the provision of high quality surgical care globally, particularly in low and middle income countries? Join our new course with the University's Continuing Education department.
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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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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.
Find out moreSurgical 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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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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Latest publications
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Thrombosis in Cerebral Aneurysms and the Computational Modeling Thereof: A Review
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Byrne JV. et al, (2018), Frontiers in Physiology
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Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: Insights from the Arterial Revascularization Trial.
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Benedetto U. et al, (2018), J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 155, 1545 - 1553.e7
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De novo donor-specific HLA antibodies after combined intestinal and vascularized composite allotransplantation - a retrospective study.
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Weissenbacher A. et al, (2018), Transpl Int, 31, 398 - 407
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Interleukin-4 activated macrophages mediate immunity to filarial helminth infection by sustaining CCR3-dependent eosinophilia.
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Turner JD. et al, (2018), PLoS Pathog, 14
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Bone marrow adiposity and multiple myeloma.
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Morris EV. and Edwards CM., (2018), Bone
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The Radial Artery for Percutaneous Coronary Procedures or Surgery?
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Gaudino M. et al, (2018), J Am Coll Cardiol, 71, 1167 - 1175
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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.
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We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
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The Department's administration team is located in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford.
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