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Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on the Francophone Africa meeting in Cameroon from 25 to 30 November 2023, which was represented by 10 central African countries. As well as giving a keynote speech and various talks, Professor Lakhoo and colleagues ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course, Oxford Global Surgery research seminar and a BAPS-Oxford laparoscopic course.

Leading female paediatric surgeons in Francophone Africa, including Professor Kokila Lakhoo.
Leading female paediatric surgeons in Francophone Africa

Editorial: Post pregnancy contraception

Journal article

Makins A., (2026), Best Practice and Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 105

TCR T cells targeting IgA- and IgG-expressing multiple myeloma.

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Douvlataniotis K. et al, (2026), Blood

Reconsidering the 1 mm rule: Contextualising R1 margin status in rectal cancer.

Journal article

Mason JD. et al, (2026), Colorectal Dis, 28

Vortex-actuated pre-enrichment accelerates human regulatory T cell sorting and improves early fitness

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Ho QY. et al, (2026), Molecular Therapy Advances, 34, 201667 - 201667

Storage under hypoxia improves the ability of red cells to release oxygen in ex vivo–perfused human kidneys

Journal article

Rabcuka J. et al, (2026), Blood Red Cells & Iron, 2, 100038 - 100038

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Creating space for reflection and learning: Maisie's story

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

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.

Reaching new heights: The journey to Everest Base Camp

NDS Finance Officer, Rajesh Kafle, shares the story of his journey to the Everest Base Camp from Nepal.

BAPS Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course: Strengthening technical excellence in paediatric surgery across COSECSA

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), in partnership with the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) and COSECSA, proudly ran the 2025 Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course, a flagship hands-on workshop that continues to shape the next generation of paediatric surgeons across East, Central and Southern Africa.

COSECSA–Oxford Research Training Course 2025: Building research capacity for the next generation of surgical leaders

The Oxford University Global Surgery Group within the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), in partnership with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), delivered a highly successful Research Training Course in December 2025, bringing together surgical trainees, surgeons, and clinical educators from across the region.