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
UNIQ+ Research Internship at NDS – applications invited
31 January 2023
We are delighted to announce a new UNIQ+ Research Internship in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS).
EndoNET randomises first patient of 2023
20 January 2023
A trial investigating how effective endocrine treatment is, prior to surgery in post-menopausal women with breast cancer, has randomised its first patient of the year.
Sheraz Markar awarded Associate Professor title
16 January 2023
We are very pleased to announce that Sheraz Markar has been awarded the title of Associate Professor by the University of Oxford.
Welcome to our new Vice-Chancellor
11 January 2023
Professor Irene Tracey, CBE, FMedSci, became Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford on 1 January 2023. She was previously Warden of Merton College, Oxford, her alma mater. She is also Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences.
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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The Design of Brainstem Interfaces: Characterisation of Physiological Artefacts and Implications for Closed-loop Algorithms
Preprint
Deli A. et al, (2023)
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Still no magical magnets for increasing the use of multiple arterial graphs.
Journal article
Taggart DP., (2023), Ann Thorac Surg
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WikiDes: A Wikipedia-based dataset for generating short descriptions from paragraphs
Journal article
Ta HT. et al, (2023), Information Fusion, 90, 265 - 282
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APOBEC mutagenesis is a common process in normal human small intestine.
Journal article
Wang Y. et al, (2023), Nat Genet
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Protocol for the TRANSLATE prospective, multi-centre, randomised clinical trial.
Journal article
Bryant RJ. et al, (2023), BJU Int
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PRISMA AI reporting guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses on AI in healthcare.
Journal article
Cacciamani GE. et al, (2023), Nat Med
Founded in 1937
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Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
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Videos
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