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

Research Studentship in Normothermic Machine Perfusion

Applications are now open for a fully funded 3.5-year DPhil studentship in normothermic machine perfusion. This project will explore innovative approaches to organ preservation, drug testing and targeted therapies across kidney and liver applications. Open to home and overseas applicants. Deadline: 3 July 2026

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

Professor Kokila Lakhoo receiving the Denis Browne Gold Medal.

Professor Kokila Lakhoo awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal for lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery

2 July 2026

Professor Kokila Lakhoo, Professor of Paediatric Surgery in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), University of Oxford, has been awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS). The award recognises outstanding lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery worldwide and is presented annually at the Association's Annual Congress.

Dr Keaton Jones, Dr Mike Gray, and colleagues from Pancreatic Cancer UK stand in front of a sign reading 'Treatment breakthroughs now.'

Oxford research showcased at House of Commons pancreatic cancer event

25 June 2026

Mr Keaton Jones, Senior Clinical Researcher at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, attended 'Driving Treatment Breakthroughs', a Pancreatic Cancer UK parliamentary reception held at the House of Commons on 16 June 2026.

Professor David Cranston receiving the ISTU Clinical Award.

Professor David Cranston honoured with distinguished clinical award

18 June 2026

Professor David Cranston of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has been awarded the International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound’s (ISTU) Clinical Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the development of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).

The Prostate Cancer Aetiology and Prevention (PCAP) research team.

Oxford researchers hunt for hidden protein clues to prevent prostate cancer

11 June 2026

A major new research programme, led by Professor Ruth Travis and Dr Karl Smith-Byrne and funded by Cancer Research UK, aims to uncover the biological causes of prostate cancer and identify ways to prevent the disease. The programme is being delivered through a collaboration between researchers in Oxford Population Health and the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS).

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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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