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

Personal data breaches: prevent, report, protect

It is the responsibility of all staff to keep personal data safe

Applications open: Oxford Global Surgery Course, 13-17 September 2021

An accredited online course in global surgery, anaesthesia, and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Apply now for the SarcAblate Studentship

We require a talented post-graduate to complete a 3-year DPhil investigating immunological response in ablated soft tissue sarcoma as part of a Sarcoma-UK funded clinical trial.

Apply for the PGCert in Patient Safety

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

Guiding the next generation: virtual work experience is a hit

29 July 2021

After the success of last year's virtual work experience, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) again hosted an online work experience week for students interested in pursuing a career in science and medicine.

CT without contrast dye (Figure A) and CT with contrast dye (Figure B)

Using artificial intelligence (AI) for safer CT imaging of blood vessels

19 July 2021

Congratulations to Dr Regent Lee at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) who has been awarded a grant of £246,226 from Heart Research UK for his research project ‘Using artificial intelligence (AI) for safer CT imaging of blood vessels’.

Female researcher in lab with microscope in foreground

Developing new ways to assess kidneys so transplants last for longer

15 July 2021

With funding from Kidney Research UK, a team of researchers from the University of Oxford, the University of Nottingham and University College London will develop ways to assess donor kidneys and predict how well they will work after transplant.

Potential for radiotherapy and VTP multimodality therapy for prostate cancer

21 June 2021

A recent collaborative study from the University of Oxford has investigated the potential benefit of a combined therapy approach to prostate cancer treatment, using radiotherapy and vascular targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP), which could lead to first-in-man early phase clinical trials.

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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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