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Study shows AI can be safely deployed in NHS prostate cancer diagnosis

Findings from the landmark Articulate Pro study have now been published, marking a major milestone for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in NHS histopathology laboratories and demonstrating its potential to improve and standardise prostate cancer diagnosis.

World-first perfused pancreas transplant marks major Oxford study milestone

A clinical study at the University of Oxford has recruited its first participant, marking the world’s first successful transplantation of a perfused human pancreas and a major advance in efforts to improve organ preservation for transplantation.

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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Student collecting prize at NDS Student Symposium 2026

NDS Student Symposium 2026: Celebrating excellence in research, learning and collaboration

17 July 2026

Students and staff from across the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) gathered on Wednesday 1 July for the annual Student Symposium, a day dedicated to sharing research, celebrating achievement and highlighting the breadth of student-led work taking place across the department.

Professor Clare Verrill uses the new AI pathology software

Study shows AI can be safely deployed in NHS prostate cancer diagnosis

14 July 2026

A collage of photos with Richard Bryant, Freddie Hamdy, Jo Cook, Roxanne Williams, and Stephen Jones,

SITU NDS teams recognised at OCTRU Clinical Trials Unit Awards

13 July 2026

Staff and trial teams from the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (SITU NDS) have been recognised with multiple honours at the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Clinical Trials Unit Awards, held on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

From left to right: Dr Mohamed Elzawahry, Dr Patrick Jull, Mr Venkatesha Udupa, Professor James Hunter, and Mr Dylan Barnett, the research and surgical team who carried out the first case.

World-first perfused pancreas transplant marks major Oxford study milestone

9 July 2026

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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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