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The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is proud and delighted to announce that Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Professor Kokila Lakhoo awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal for lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery
2 July 2026
Professor Kokila Lakhoo, Professor of Paediatric Surgery in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), University of Oxford, has been awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS). The award recognises outstanding lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery worldwide and is presented annually at the Association's Annual Congress.
Oxford research showcased at House of Commons pancreatic cancer event
25 June 2026
Mr Keaton Jones, Senior Clinical Researcher at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, attended 'Driving Treatment Breakthroughs', a Pancreatic Cancer UK parliamentary reception held at the House of Commons on 16 June 2026.
Professor David Cranston honoured with distinguished clinical award
18 June 2026
Professor David Cranston of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has been awarded the International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound’s (ISTU) Clinical Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the development of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).
Oxford researchers hunt for hidden protein clues to prevent prostate cancer
11 June 2026
A major new research programme, led by Professor Ruth Travis and Dr Karl Smith-Byrne and funded by Cancer Research UK, aims to uncover the biological causes of prostate cancer and identify ways to prevent the disease. The programme is being delivered through a collaboration between researchers in Oxford Population Health and the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS).
Double success in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
10 June 2026
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences celebrated a double success at the University of Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards last week, receiving both an award win and a highly commended recognition.
Highlights from the NDS Away Day 2026
28 May 2026
On Thursday 7 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) held another highly successful Away Day at St Catherine’s College, Oxford. Bringing together colleagues from across the department, the event provided a valuable opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research, celebrate achievements, and strengthen connections within the NDS community.
3DxN - Better understanding of disease through multi-modal imaging
21 May 2026
Engineers and healthcare scientists from the University of Oxford and the University of Cape Town, South Africa, have come together to improve technologies for diagnosing disease and furthering our understanding of fundamental processes of disease. By advancing three-dimensional imaging of tissue at the microscopic scale, tissue-based analysis of changes in gene expression, and artificial intelligence methodologies, the team aims to generate new insights from tissue samples into health and disease.
First research spinal cord stimulator implants delivered in Parkinson’s disease study within Oxford
19 May 2026
Professor James FitzGerald of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has undertaken the first research neurosurgery operating list in the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Intervention Centre (AMIIC), an Oxford University facility based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Ms Mei Nortley awarded prestigious Moynihan Lectureship and Medal
18 May 2026
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is delighted to announce that Ms Mei Nortley, Deputy Director for Teaching in Surgery, has been awarded the Moynihan Lectureship and Medal - one of the most prestigious honours conferred by the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Funding for research to investigate how certain cancers turn aggressive
30 April 2026
Dr Srinivasa Rao and Dr Beatriz Gamez Molina, of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, have received a Cancer Research UK Early Detection and Diagnosis Primer Award to advance early detection and prevent progression in prostate cancer and multiple myeloma.
Gurdeep S. Mannu awarded Associate Professor title
29 April 2026
The University of Oxford has awarded Gurdeep S. Mannu the title of Associate Professor in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences.
Study shows that non-invasive ultrasound shows promise for treating Parkinson’s disease
24 April 2026
Oxford University researchers have shown for the first time that ultrasound could have similar effects on brain activity in Parkinson’s sufferers as implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes. This opens the door to new treatment approaches that could avoid surgery.
Oxford spinout OrganOx shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
21 April 2026
OrganOx, an Oxford University spinout, has been shortlisted for this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, recognising its pioneering work in organ preservation technology that has saved more than 8,000 lives worldwide and delivered a landmark $1.5bn commercial exit.
Bringing research together: Highlights from the inaugural NDS Research Symposium
20 April 2026
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) held its inaugural Research Symposium on Monday 23 March 2026 at the Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, bringing together staff and students from across the department to showcase research and foster new collaborations.
Oxford hosts 8th annual conference on surgical innovation and training
15 April 2026
The Oxford Surgical Innovation Conference (OxSI) returned for its 8th consecutive year on Thursday 19 March at St Catherine’s College.
Inspiring young minds in cancer research
8 April 2026
Two scientists from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) recently visited Knightsbridge School in London to deliver engaging career talks to pupils.
£3 million Department of Health and Social Care grant to fund landmark prostate cancer surgery trial
1 April 2026
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, from the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded a £3 million grant from the Department of Health and Social Care to lead a major new clinical trial that could transform the global treatment of early, lethal prostate cancer.
Professor Rutger Ploeg receives BTS Lifetime Achievement Award
30 March 2026
Professor Rutger Ploeg, who set up the Transplant Research Group Laboratory in NDS and founded the QUOD UK biobank in donation and transplantation, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to transplantation at the British Transplantation Society (BTS) Annual Congress.
QUOD biobank showcased at Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar
30 March 2026
The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) team was delighted to take part in the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026 for the very first time. It was an impressive event, with an estimated 10,000 attendees, and the day brought together families from across Oxfordshire for an educational day exploring science.
Oxford convenes cross-sector forum to advance climate and health research
25 March 2026
A forum bringing together leading voices in climate and health was held at the Oxford Martin School on Tuesday 17 March 2026, connecting researchers, clinicians and funders to map Oxford’s strengths and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.