Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain
3 February 2026
A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons and engineers is trialling whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) – delivering an electrical pulse into affected areas of the brain – can help to relieve central post-stroke pain (CPSP).
Treatment of tumours with sound: New high-intensity focused ultrasound machine installed
2 February 2026
A new state-of-the-art high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) machine has been installed at the Churchill Hospital, giving Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) cancer patients access to the latest in this innovative technology.
New clinical study launched examining the role of insulin in breast cancer treatment response
28 January 2026
A new clinical study has launched to investigate whether insulin levels influence how women with the most common type of breast cancer respond to treatment.
Testing the feasibility of MRI scanning for the assessment and monitoring of kidneys before and after transplantation
23 January 2026
A new clinical study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, Oxford University Hospitals and the University of Nottingham, is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and after transplantation could provide a non-invasive, objective way to evaluate donor organs and monitor transplant health – potentially transforming how kidneys are assessed and managed within routine clinical practice.
Daljit Dhariwal awarded national honour
22 January 2026
Daljit Dhariwal, Deputy Director for Teaching in Surgery at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), University of Oxford, has been awarded the Down Surgical Prize by the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), one of the Association’s highest honours.
New study highlights global impact of Oxford’s graduate global surgery course
15 January 2026
Oxford University Global Surgery Group has published a new paper in Global Surgical Education (Springer Nature), showcasing the impact and global reach of its Global Surgery Short Course. Titled ‘Perspectives and impact of a graduate global surgery course’, the paper offers valuable insights into the course’s role in shaping careers and advancing surgical care worldwide.
Begum Zeybek-Saglam named UKTMN Trial Manager of the Year 2025
19 December 2025
We are delighted to announce that Begum Zeybek-Saglam, Trial Manager in the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU), Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded UKTMN (UK Trial Managers’ Network) Trial Manager of the Year 2025.
Comms team celebrates nomination success at University Apprenticeships Awards
17 December 2025
The communications team at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is celebrating a fantastic achievement with two colleagues recognised at the 2025 University of Oxford Apprenticeships Awards.
Pump-priming grants available as 2026 Innovation Competition open for entries
11 December 2025
The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) programme at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Innovation Competition, a partnership between the charity Live Life Give Life, QUOD and the British Transplantation Society (BTS).
Major new initiative for type 1 diabetes research
28 November 2025
The University of Oxford has received a £10 million donation from the Bukhman Foundation to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, alongside new academic posts and scholarships.
In Discussion with Funders: Supporting researchers on the path to successful grant applications
27 November 2025
Early- and mid-career researchers from across the Medical Sciences Division gathered on Wednesday 12 November for In Discussion with Funders, a panel event hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) in the Richard Doll Lecture Theatre at the Old Road Campus.
Oxford Research Training Course empowers global surgery collaborators
11 November 2025
On Saturday 8 November 2025, the Oxford Research Training Course was held virtually, bringing together participants from across Africa and the UK.
Symposium honours the life and legacy of Professor Tipu Aziz
5 November 2025
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted a special symposium on Friday 17 October 2025 in honour of Professor Tipu Aziz (1956–2024), Emeritus Professor of Neurosurgery and founder and head of Oxford Functional Neurosurgery.
New AI tool could improve prostate cancer treatment
3 November 2025
A ground-breaking new study will test how artificial intelligence (AI) can make prostate cancer diagnosis more accurate. The study by the University of Oxford is funded by a £1.9m grant from research charity Prostate Cancer UK.
Terumo completes acquisition of University of Oxford spinout OrganOx for a record $1.5bn
31 October 2025
OrganOx, a pioneering Oxford University spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, has been fully acquired by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for US$1.5 billion, marking the largest exit in Oxford University’s spinout portfolio to date and the first in excess of £1bn.
NDS celebrates two CRUK awards for colorectal cancer research
29 October 2025
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is celebrating the achievements of Professor Simon Buczacki and Dr Alex Gordon-Weeks, who have both received Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Discovery Programme Awards — a rare double success for a single university department.
Professor Fadi Issa honoured with ISOT Recognition Award for leadership in transplantation
27 October 2025
Professor Fadi Issa, Professor of Transplantation at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded the Recognition Award by the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), celebrating his outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of transplantation.
Teaching Excellence Awards 2025: Mr Martin Gillies recognised for outstanding teaching
24 October 2025
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce that Mr Martin Gillies has been recognised in the 2025 Teaching Excellence Awards, receiving an Excellent Teacher Award for his exceptional contributions to education within the Medical Sciences Division.
To Immunity and Beyond: A conversation with Fadi Issa
23 October 2025
Professor Fadi Issa, from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, joins the latest episode of To Immunity and Beyond — a podcast series produced by the Oxford Immunology Network — to discuss his pioneering work on regulatory T cell (T reg) therapy in kidney transplantation.
Professor Kokila Lakhoo publishes book on paediatric cancer surgery
23 September 2025
Professor Kokila Lakhoo, Professor of Global Paediatric Surgery at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has co-authored a new book titled 'Pediatric Surgical Oncology', published by Springer Nature.