Genetic mapping of tumours reveals how cancers grow
Researchers from the University of Oxford, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Science for Life Laboratory, and the Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden, have found that individual prostate tumours contain a previously unknown range of genetic variation.
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Research
Our 30 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 host two taught master's courses. We are also 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
Information day held for patients on WINGMEN trial
16 May 2023
On Thursday 4 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted a special information day for patients with prostate cancer participating in the WINGMEN clinical trial.
Professor Claire Edwards receives the European Calcified Tissue Society Mike Horton Award
27 April 2023
Claire Edwards, Associate Professor of Bone Oncology at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, was awarded the prestigious 2023 Mike Horton Basic/Translational Award from the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of bone and calcified tissue.
Edward O'Neill wins Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellowship
14 April 2023
Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is thrilled to announced that Dr Edward O'Neill will join NDS after securing a prestigious Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellowship.
NDS researchers win poster prizes at CRUK Oxford Centre Annual Symposium
30 March 2023
Congratulations to Dr Sandy Figiel and Mr George Adigbli for winning first and second prizes respectively for their poster presentations – out of 53 entries – at the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Oxford Centre 2023 Annual Symposium on Thursday 16 March.
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
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Latest publications
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Machine perfusion of the liver and bioengineering
Journal article
Schlegel A. et al, (2023), Journal of Hepatology, 78, 1181 - 1198
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Real-world practice of conversion surgery for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma - a single center data of 26 consecutive patients.
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Zhang B. et al, (2023), BMC Cancer, 23
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A novel IRE1 kinase inhibitor for adjuvant glioblastoma treatment
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Pelizzari-Raymundo D. et al, (2023), iScience, 26
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Monitoring Blood Pressure Variability via Chaotic Global Metrics using Local Field Potential Oscillations
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GARNER D. et al, (2023), Chaos Theory and Applications
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Bioelectronic Zeitgebers: targeted neuromodulation to re-establish circadian rhythms
Preprint
Deli A. et al, (2023)
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Re: Fifteen-year Outcomes After Monitoring, Surgery, or Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer.
Journal article
Sharma AD. et al, (2023), Eur Urol
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