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The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is the academic department of surgery at the University of Oxford, and hosts a multidisciplinary team of senior clinical academic surgeons, senior scientists, junior clinicians and scientists in training.

Surgery to treat chronic sinus disease more effective than antibiotics

Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics in treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial conducted by the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) at the University of Oxford.

Major new study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a chronic condition that affects around one in five adults in the UK.

Mr Tony Jefferis, Senior Teaching Fellow, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University

It is with great sadness that we announce the sad passing of Mr Tony Jefferis. Tony has been a very important part of Oxford education and in particular surgical education for over two decades.

Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn

An agreement has been reached for the acquisition of OrganOx, a pioneering University of Oxford spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for US$1.5 billion. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory and other approvals, would be the largest acquisition of an Oxford University spinout to date, and one of the most significant venture capital exits in UK university spinout history.

Translating curiosity into careers: NDS Work Experience Programme 2025

In July, we welcomed fourteen students to our NDS Work Experience Programme, all eager to pursue careers in medicine and medical research.

Two new professors at NDS

Henk Giele and Richard Bryant have both been conferred the title of full professor at the University of Oxford in this year’s exercise for Recognition of Distinction.

James Hunter appointed to leadership role in NHS Blood and Transplant

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is proud to announce that Associate Professor James Hunter has been appointed as Kidney Clinical Lead – Assessment and Recovery Centres (ARCs) for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

Obese surgical patients’ medication lifeline can reduce risk

Overweight patients waiting for operations could safely use a particular type of weight-loss treatment to reduce the risk of surgical complications linked to their obesity, a new study reveals.

Ágata Carreira appointed Research Associate at Jesus College

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ágata Carreira, who recently joined Professor Ian Mills’ lab as a Postdoctoral Researcher, has been appointed as the Dr Sara Hope Browne Non-Stipendiary Research Associate in Medical Sciences at Jesus College, Oxford. Her appointment will run from 1 October 2025 until 2 June 2027.

NDS hosts third annual Student Symposium highlighting research excellence

On Wednesday 3 July, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted its third annual NDS Student Symposium at the Richard Doll Building on Oxford's Old Road Campus.

Oxford’s OrganOx wins the MacRobert Award 2025

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that OrganOx has won the £50,000 MacRobert Award, the longest running and most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation, for its life-saving technology that is supporting more organ transplants and helping to cut waiting lists.

Oxford neurosurgeon secures nearly £2 million for brain cancer trial

Associate Professor Puneet Plaha of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has been awarded a £1.98 million NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) grant to lead a five-year clinical trial addressing one of the most critical questions in brain cancer care.

Oxford’s OrganOx is shortlisted for the MacRobert Award 2025

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced the finalists for the 2025 MacRobert Award, the longest running and most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation.

Sarah Howles awarded Associate Professor title

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce the promotion of Sarah Howles to Associate Professor.

Early-career researcher wins £1.2 million Wellcome award

Mr Keaton Jones from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has secured a prestigious Wellcome Early-Career Award worth £1.2 million. His research will investigate the role of macrophages, a type of immune cell, and their metabolism in driving immunotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer.

NDS academics appointed to prestigious national surgical leadership roles

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce that Mr Alex Gordon-Weeks and Professor Sheraz Markar have been appointed to national leadership roles by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Global Surgery alumnus publishes key study on neonatal surgical services in Bangladesh

Congratulations to Dr Md Sharif Imam, an alumnus of the Oxford University Global Surgery Group, on the recent publication of his paper in the Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh.

The legacy of two colleges

David Cranston, Emeritus Associate Professor of Surgery, has released 'Green Templeton: The Legacy of Two Colleges' (Words By Design, 2025), which includes a fascinating history of the Radcliffe Observatory.

Reflecting on another memorable NDS Away Day

On Thursday 8 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) successfully held another memorable Away Day at St Catherine’s College in Oxford.

Professor Ashok Handa honoured in Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Culture

Professor Ashok Handa has been recognised as a key contributor to the Medical Humanities Research Hub (MedHum) team, which has been awarded the 2025 University of Oxford Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Culture.

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