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Neurosciences

Neuroscience research investigates diseases and treatment of the nervous system



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Our work focuses on the nature of thought, consciousness and cognition. We examine brain structure and operation, specifically of neuronal and cortical mechanisms, to determine and model the underlying physiological process of perception, decision making and language.
Oxford Computational Neuroscience
We use implanted electrical stimulators that act on the nervous system to treat a wide range of conditions including Parkinson's disease and severe chronic pain. Our research focuses on improving these treatments and adapting them to treat new clinical problems.
Oxford Functional Neurosurgery
Peripheral Nerve Interfaces, Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and Muscle Stimulators
Oxford Neural Interfacing
ONNRU specialises in conducting clinical trials and studies relating mainly to neurovascular conditions such as cerebral aneurysms, stroke and arterio-venous malformations. It also acts as a Core Lab for international studies.
Oxford Neurovascular and Neuroradiology Research Unit (ONNRU)
One of only 7 Royal College of Surgeons specialist trial centres across the whole of the UK, SITU is a collaboration between the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) and the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS). We have an extensive portfolio of surgical trials and welcome expressions of interest from potential new researchers.
Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU)
We are conducting a randomised trial of a treatment for severe foot pain due to diabetes, using an implanted nerve stimulator system.
The PENTAGONS Trial

Centres

Underpinning platforms

Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU)

The IDEAL Collaboration

Oxford Medical CE Marking Forum (OxMCEF)

Oxford Radcliffe Biobank (ORB)

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Funding

Research carried out at the NDS has been generously funded by a wide range of sponsors. 

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Research Themes