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
Prestigious medal presented to tutor in surgery
23 April 2024
A tutor in surgery at Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons.
New trial using skin patches as an ‘early warning system’ to spot lung transplant rejection
17 April 2024
A new trial, SENTINEL, is set to investigate if skin patches can be used as an early warning system to identify if lung transplants are being rejected, so treatment can begin sooner, reducing the chance of longer lasting organ damage.
Director of NDS SITU secures exchange fellowship from American Surgical Association
9 April 2024
Congratulations to Associate Professor Sheraz Markar who has been awarded the 2024 American Surgical Association - European Surgical Association (ASA-ESA) Exchange Program Fellowship.
Establishing Healthcare Workers’ Confidence in AI: New case study published
3 April 2024
A case study from Articulate Pro, written by Monica Dolton and Associate Professor Clare Verrill, on how to build healthcare workers' confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been published by NHS England.
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
Explore our collection of resources useful to researchers in all parts of the research process, from experimental techniques to publication and review.
Latest publications
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Kidney Tissue Proteome Profiles in Short
Versus Long Duration of Delayed Graft
Function - A Pilot Study in Donation After
Circulatory Death Donors
Journal article
LO FARO M., (2024), Kidney International Reports
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A Report on the Safety of Acitretin Use in Renal Failure Patients on Hemodialysis
Journal article
Shim PJ. et al, (2024), Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
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Adaptation to chronic hypoxia in triple-negative breast cancer
Thesis / Dissertation
Hartley F., (2024)
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LDHB contributes to the regulation of lactate levels and basal insulin secretion in human pancreatic β cells.
Journal article
Cuozzo F. et al, (2024), Cell Rep, 43
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Perspectives on technology - prostate cancer: is local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsy really better than transrectal biopsy?
Journal article
Berridge C. et al, (2024), BJU Int
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Research Highlights
Journal article
Bilici M. et al, (2024), Transplantation, 108
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AI at NDS
NDS is at the interface between modern clinical care and cutting-edge data science.
Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
Study With Us
Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Contact us
The Department's administration team is located in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford.
Videos
Watch some of our researchers presenting their work.