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In this blog post, Dr Hannah McGivern, a Tissue Handling Technician for the Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) initiative at NDS, discusses her involvement in the NDS Virtual Work Experience Programme, and shares how fascinating and rewarding it was to talk with the students about a career in research.

What I'll take away from the work experience week: Try not to make any early rash decisions, keep options open, being a clinician is difficult but rewarding, and research and 'doctoring' aren't completely separate.

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District hospital training in Kenya

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Professor Kokila Lakhoo from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group reports on delivering the Paediatric Surgical Capacity Building Programme for the first time in Kenya.

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Members of the Oxford DRWF Human Islet Isolation Team recently took part in a fundraising initiative for the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF), supporting a charity that has played a key role in enabling diabetes research at Oxford.

Running to make a difference: Sheraz Markar takes on the London Marathon

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NDS Professor of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Director of NDS SITU, Sheraz Markar, is set to run the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday 26 April in support of the Oxfordshire Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation (OOSO).

Creating space for reflection and learning: Maisie's story

Maisie Coolman

HR Advisor Maisie Coolman reflects on how mentoring supported her in gaining clarity, building confidence, and taking ownership of her development at Oxford.

Sixty Seconds with Fadi Issa

Fadi Issa

Professor Fadi Issa is Professor of Transplantation in NDS, and recently took up the divisional role of Academic Lead for Research Funding. In this interview, Fadi reflects on the importance of resilience and clarity of thinking, shares what the role involves, what is changing in the funding landscape, and offers practical advice for early career researchers navigating competition, rejection and the realities of grant writing.

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