15 June 2023
\n \n \n \nIn a thought-provoking seminar held on Wednesday 31 May, experts and academics gathered to delve into the complex relationship between racism, colonialism, and health inequities. The \u2018Race and Health: Reckoning with the past and present to secure better futures\u2019 seminar was held at Green Templeton College and provided a platform for deep introspection and constructive dialogue on the impact of historical legacies and contemporary geopolitical events on health disparities.
\n \n\n \n \n8 June 2023
\n \n \n \nThe Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) and the \u2018Race Equity and Diversity in Careers Incubator\u2019, both hosted by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Science, University of Oxford, have recently celebrated significant milestones in their respective missions of promoting inclusivity and equity in health research.
\n \n\n \n \n7 June 2023
\n \n \n \nDr Oliver Van Hecke, Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has been awarded the Young Investigator Award by ESCMID (European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases).
\n \n\n \n \n2 June 2023
\n \n \n \nAn NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer, led by the University of Oxford, correctly revealed two out of every three cancers among over 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. The test also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85% of those cases.
\n \n\n \n \n1 June 2023
\n \n \n \nSALIENT will co-design and evaluate interventions that support healthier diets and reduce the environmental impacts of our food system, working with partners in local government, food charities, community support teams and the food industry.
\n \n\n \n \n31 May 2023
\n \n \n \nA new cohort study led by Oxford University has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.
\n \n\n \n \n19 May 2023
\n \n \n \nTomorrow, Saturday 20 May, is Clinical Trials Day, an excellent opportunity to reflect on the immense value that trials hold in advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes. Trials such as those run out of the PC-CTU are the cornerstone of scientific progress, enabling researchers to test new treatments, therapies, and interventions in a controlled environment.
\n \n\n \n \n19 May 2023
\n \n \n \nResearchers from the universities of Oxford and Nottingham have found that despite substantial disruption to primary care services, the safety of GP prescribing in England was largely unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
\n \n\n \n \n18 May 2023
\n \n \n \nThe Academy of Medical Sciences has elected eight University of Oxford biomedical and health scientists to its fellowship, including Professor Julia Hippisley-Cox from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.
\n \n\n \n \n18 May 2023
\n \n \n \nOn Tuesday the 16th of May, members of the CTU attended the 7th Annual Primary Care Research Symposium organised by the NIHR\u2019s Thames Valley and South Midland\u2019s Clinical Research Network. Held at Milton Hill House Hotel in Abingdon, the symposium was an opportunity for researchers from all backgrounds to network, learn about opportunities to take part in current trials, and discuss the future of primary care research.
\n \n\n \n \n12 May 2023
\n \n \n \nToday, Friday 12th May, is International Nurses Day. This annual day is an excellent opportunity to honour the hard work and dedication of nurses who provide essential care to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. It also serves as a reminder of the important role nurses play in improving global health outcomes
\n \n\n \n \n4 May 2023
\n \n \n \nThe Infections and Acute Care Group and the Primary Care Clinical Trials unit \u2013 both led by Professor Chris Butler \u2013 had a momentous evening on Tuesday May 2, as they swept the Antibiotic Guardian Awards, receiving accolades for revolutionary research and science communications. The teams won in the categories of Research and COVID-19 learning and also got Highly Commended for Research.
\n \n\n \n \n4 May 2023
\n \n \n \nCombining the world-renowned expertise of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Science's Clinical Trials Unit with the software and data management capabilities of EMIS, Proxemis is reimagining research to support healthier lives with a uniquely tailored experience for clinical trial delivery.
\n \n\n \n \n20 April 2023
\n \n \n \nA new module was delivered to an international group of health professionals on \u2018Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in primary care: a behaviour change approach\u2019. This is an advanced, core module delivered as part of the training for the AMS Certificate (2022-24). The certificate is offered by the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), Europe\u2019s leading non-profit organisation with a mission to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infection-related diseases.
\n \n\n \n \n6 April 2023
\n \n \n \nA team of researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Nottingham have developed a new tool, called \u2018CanPredict\u2019, able to identify the people most at risk of developing lung cancer over the next 10 years, and put them forward for screening tests earlier, saving time, money and, most importantly, lives.
\n \n\n \n \n3 April 2023
\n \n \n \nYoung people will help create an \u2018online museum\u2019 as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking \u00a32.61m research project.
\n \n\n \n \n31 March 2023
\n \n \n \nResearchers at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford have conducted a systematic overview of reviews \u2013 considered the highest quality of evidence in research \u2013 to assess the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
\n \n\n \n \n31 March 2023
\n \n \n \nThe Cancer Research Group recently hosted the 14th Annual Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network (Ca-PRI) Conference at Worcester College over 23rd and 24th of March. We were joined for a jam packed 2 days by a record-breaking number of delegates from 14 countries across 4 continents who were enthusiastic to attend the first face-to-face Ca-PRI Conference since 2019.
\n \n\n \n \n30 March 2023
\n \n \n \nEarlier this month\u2014Saturday 11 March 2023\u2014we marked the third anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the COVID-19 pandemic. This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned from the pandemic and renew efforts to strengthen health systems and ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatments.
\n \n\n \n \n17 March 2023
\n \n \n \nWe are absolutely delighted to receive the Gold Athena Swan Award for the first time.\r\n\r\nThe award reflects the department\u2019s commitment to representation, progression and success for all. It acknowledges the innovative policies and practices developed across the department and the detailed action plans for improvement.
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