Oxford high achievers ranked top three Rare Rising Stars

Elisha Ngetich and Segun Afolaranmi from NDS have been awarded first and second place respectively in this year’s Top 10 Rare Rising Stars.

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

Largest trial of carotid artery surgery and stenting finds similar long-term effects on stroke risk

Results from a major clinical trial demonstrate that both stenting and surgery are low-risk and similarly effective procedures for treating carotid artery disease.

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety is a 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.

Research

Our 22 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 are 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

Clare Verrill receives Turing Fellowship

1 October 2021

Thirty-three University of Oxford researchers have been named Turing Fellows for the 2021/22 academic year, including Associate Professor Clare Verrill from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS).

Researchers awarded Wellcome Innovator Grant to investigate role of brainstem nucleus in human consciousness

30 September 2021

Researchers at Oxford University have received a prestigious Wellcome Innovator Grant for investigating the role of the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) – a brainstem nucleus – in human consciousness.

Jonathan Meakins to be inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

29 September 2021

Professor Jonathan L. Meakins, who was Head of the Nuffield Department of Surgery from 2002 to 2008, has been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Discovered gene patterns can predict prostate cancer treatment response

17 September 2021

Nearly 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the UK. Perhaps the most significant clinical challenge today is deciding which type of treatment will work best for different patient groups.

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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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