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Medical Sciences Division

The Division comprises over 2200 academics and staff, 800 graduate students and 900 undergraduates; about 350 NHS Clinicians and GPs contribute to our teaching activities. In total over 2500 individuals are involved in research.
Medical sciences research at Oxford has maintained its pre-eminent standing, as demonstrated by the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). Analysis of the preliminary results published in December 2008 places Oxford medical sciences research as being of the highest quality in the UK in four separate medical science disciplines.

Series associated with Medical Sciences Division

A Good Science Read
A Splash of Colour
Africa Oxford Initiative
Autoimmune Disease
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks
Calleva Research Centre
Cancer
Cancer in the Developing World
Career Equality Talks
Centre for Personalised Medicine
Children's Language and Literacy Impairments
Combined Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds
CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast
Crossing Boundaries
Diabetes and Obesity
Epidemics and Vaccines
Ethics and Early Intervention in Mental Health: Promoting Change through Research
Evidence-Based Health Care
Families for the Treatment of Hereditary MND (FATHoM) Oxford Meeting
Families for the Treatment of Hereditary Motor Neuron Disease
Futuremakers
Genetics
Global Health
Gut Instinct: GI research update
Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX)
History of Tropical Medicine at Oxford
HIV
IDEAL Collaboration Conference 2016
Immunology
Inside WIMM (Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford)
Inspiring Women in Science
Issues in Bioethics - Oxford Bioethics Network
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt
Lectures in Pharmacology
Let's talk e-cigarettes
Malaria
Malaria Atlas Project
McMichael Symposium
Medical Sciences
Mental Health Interventions for Refugee Children
Musical Abstracts
NDM International Activities
NDM Public Engagement
NDM Units
Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Nuffield Department of Medicine, Meet our Students
OPDC: Progress in Parkinson's Research.
Our Mental Wellness
Oxford Biomedical Research
Oxford Kafka24
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life
Primary Care Health Sciences
Psychiatry
Public Health and Epidemiology (Richard Doll Seminars)
Public Lecture Podcasts from the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
Recollecting Oxford Medicine: Oral Histories
Research Integrity
Research Topics in Biomedical Sciences
Revolutionary Biology
Science in Ten
Science with Sanjula
Surgical Grand Rounds Lectures
Tackling Health Challenges
The Future of Science Symposium
The New Psychology of Depression
The Oxford Colloquy
The Oxford Colloquy: Trusting the Science
To Immunity and Beyond
Translational and Clinical
Translational Health Sciences
Translational Medicine
Trust the Evidence
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Oxford ARUK Public Open Day
Unpacking the Fundamentals of Global Health: Towards a New Generation of Leadership
Vaccine Research at Oxford
Vaccines - From Concept to Clinic with Oxford Sparks
Weatherall lecture
Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) Podcast
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics
Women in Medical Science
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1258 Matt Hancock, former Conservative MP and Secretary of State for Health from 2018 to 2021 Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, in conversation with Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health from 2018 to 2021, on the communication of public health policy, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the role and impact of social media on it. Andrew Pollard, Matt Hancock 19 Dec 2024
1257 Reimagining Humanity in the Age of Technology This lecture will provide a brief journey into the future, providing projections for how our lives will change as technological innovations continue to accelerat Scott Clarke 19 Dec 2024
1256 Let's talk e-cigarettes, November 2024, Ep37 Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Marathi Vojjala from New York University, Global Institute of Public Health, USA. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Marathi Vojjala 29 Nov 2024
1255 Dr Ananda Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Director of Technology, Research and Analytics in the Polio Team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group chats with Dr Ananda Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Director of Technology, Research and Analytics in the Polio Team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Andrew Pollard, Ananda Bandyopadhyay 27 Nov 2024
1254 Extra - 2023-24: the year in review We discuss the highlights for the CPM in 2023-24, and look forward to the next year. Rachel Horton, Anneke Lucassen, Susie Weller, Padraig Dixon 15 Nov 2024
1253 Creative Commons Apoptosis-mediated ADAM10 activation removes a mucin barrier promoting T cell efferocytosis Professor Quentin Sattentau discusses research published in 'Nature Communications' on the role of enzyme ADAM10 in mediating clearance of apoptotic T cells by macrophages. Quentin Sattentau, Paul Klenerman 06 Nov 2024
1252 Creative Commons Elevated genetic risk for multiple sclerosis emerged in steppe pastoralist populations Professor Astrid Iversen discusses research published in Nature, using historic genome data to investigate the emergence of genetic risk for multiple sclerosis in Northern Europe. Astrid Iversen, Paul Klenerman 06 Nov 2024
1251 Let’s talk e-cigarettes no 36, October 2024, Professor Stephen Higgins University of Vermont Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Stephen Higgins from the University of Vermont Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Stephen Higgins 31 Oct 2024
1250 Professor Heidi Larson, founding director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School for Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group chats with Professor Heidi Larson, founding director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School for Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Andrew Pollard, Heidi Larson 30 Oct 2024
1249 Why digital health and care interventions fail and what we can do about it Unfortunately, many digital health interventions fail to realize their potential. Although there is no recipe for success, there are ways in which developers, implementers, and adopters can help to maximize successful implementation, adoption, and scaling Professor Kathrin Cresswell 25 Oct 2024
1248 Stein's paradox Dr Jason Oke, gives a talk on Stein's work, the paradox and some of its more controversial results and consider the implications for evidence-based medicine Jason Oke 24 Oct 2024
1247 Achieving social impact with private capital and hybrid financing models. Charles Antoine Janssen shares his views on how investments aimed at improving the health of the most vulnerable populations in the world can still generate adequate financial returns for the investors. Charles Antoine Janssen, Bruno Holtof 18 Oct 2024
1246 Why Sex Matters Professor Russell Foster and Professor Frances Ashcroft discuss The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley and Dr Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation by Olivia Judson. Russell Foster, Frances Ashcroft 15 Oct 2024
1245 A Good Science Read: A Walk on the Wild Side Professor Richard Fortey joins Professor Frances Ashcroft to discuss Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake and Wilding by Isabella Tree. Richard Fortey, Frances Ashcroft 15 Oct 2024
1244 A Good Science Read: On the Origin of Modern Humans Professor Chris Miller and Professor Frances Ashcroft discuss 'Who We Are and How We Got Here' by the Harvard geneticist David Reich. Chris Miller, Frances Ashcroft 15 Oct 2024
1243 Let's talk e-cigarettes, September 2024, Ep 35 Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Benjamin Toll, Medical University of South Carolina Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Benjamin Toll 26 Sep 2024
1242 Dame Sally Davies, former UK government Chief Medical Officer and UK Special Envoy on antimicrobial resistance Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford and one of the country’s foremost immunologists, chats with Dame Sally Davies, former UK government Chief Medical Officer. Andrew Pollard, Sally Davies 25 Sep 2024
1241 Doctor Anthony Fauci, former Chief Scientific Advisor to the President of the United States Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford and one of the country’s foremost immunologists, chats with Doctor Anthony Fauci, Chief Scientific Advisor to seven US presidents. Andrew Pollard, Anthony Fauci 17 Sep 2024
1240 Monstrosities and Metamorphosis in More-Than-Human Worlds Metamorphosis is constantly taking place in the worlds of people and other animals. A freewheeling discussion featuring shape-shifting leopard men in Nigeria, gut microbes that shape the human condition, and circus freakshows. David Pratten, Jamie Lorimer, Beth Greenhough, Eva Bredler 20 Aug 2024
1239 Extraordinary Bodies, Disability Justice, and Metamorphosis All of our bodies are gradually undergoing metamorphosis. Yet, many people with extraordinary bodies and minds experience discrimination in everyday life. Our speakers imagine metamorphosis and transformations on a grand societal scale. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Anna Landre, Benedict Ipgrave, Stuart Murray 12 Aug 2024
1238 Keynote: Time traveling with Gregor Samsa, or what you can do with six legs Professors Rosemarie Garland-Thomson and Eben Kirksey use Gregor's transformation in 'Metamorphosis' to muse on the everyday changes we all experience and their relations to disability, design justice and ableism. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Eben Kirksey 07 Aug 2024
1237 July - Episode 34 Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Jamie Brown, University College London Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 29 Jul 2024
1236 CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Metamorphosis Biotechnology is transforming the human condition. A molecular tool called CRISPR-Cas9 is being used to edit human DNA. Scientists will join influential disabled thinkers to discuss ethical issues hovering around gene editing. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Nada Kubikova, Dagan Wells, Julia-Sophia Bellingrath 26 Jul 2024
1235 Creative Commons How stories shaped every aspect of our mixed methods study Kirsten Prest discusses the 'Encompass' study on care for disabilities in Uganda and its wider application in the NHS, where narrative-driven mixed methods research shaped phases from grants to implementation Kirsten Prest 12 Jul 2024
1234 Hunger Artistry: Kafka and the Art of Starvation Kafka’s provocative story “The Hunger Artist” explores starvation, art, and the nature of human existence. Experts discuss the story and its reception. Peter Boxall, Ankhi Mukherjee, Meindert Peters, Karen Leeder 10 Jul 2024
1233 Let's talk e-cigarettes, June 2024 Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Louise Ross from the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT). Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Louise Ross 28 Jun 2024
1232 The changing dynamics of mixed health systems in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) Professor Kabir Sheikh discusses how social trends shape health systems in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on the complex mix of public-private, traditional-modern, and digital-nondigital axes. Kabir Sheikh 26 Jun 2024
1231 ‘Franz Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’: Insects and Disgust and Repulsion’ Franz Kafka exploited people’s disgust at insects as his protagonist, Greger Samsa, was transformed into a giant insect. Is this disgust innate, widely shared or justified and what are the consequences for our treatment of insects? Liam Crowley, Rosemary Gillespie, Clair Linzey, Geraldine Wright 12 Jun 2024
1230 Tuberculosis: vaccines, diagnostics and experience  Kafka died in 1924 of tuberculosis, which remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. This talk looks at the various aspects of tuberculosis from candidate vaccines, the role of genetics in TB treatments and the perspective of a patient. Helen McShane, Philip Fowler 12 Jun 2024
1229 Oxford Reads Kafka A collective public reading of 'Metamorphosis' to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Franz Kafka’s death. Bringing together literary figures, civic leaders and University academics and students, this event celebrates the power of Kafka’s voice today. Lemn Sissay, Ben Okri, Lisa Appignanesi, Helen McShane 12 Jun 2024
1228 'Kafka's Ape' and 'Words and Music' Interview with the creatives behind two shows inspired by Kafka's story 'A Report for an Academy' which explore race, migration, ageing and "humanimal" agency. Ed Gaughan, Karen Leeder, Tony Miyambo, Wes Williams 07 Jun 2024
1227 Creative Commons May 2024 Andrea Villanti Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Andrea Villanti. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Andrea Villanti 30 May 2024
1226 A Good Science Read: How everything works Dr Roger Highfield joins Professor Frances Ashcroft to discuss Pain: A Ladybird Expert book by Irene Tracey and A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. Frances Ashcroft, Roger Highfield 14 May 2024
1225 A Good Science Read: How humans changed the landscape and ourselves Professor Peter Burge joins Professor Frances Ashcroft to discuss Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles by Jay Owens and The Species that Changed Itself or How prosperity reshaped humanity by Edwin Gale. Frances Ashcroft, Peter Burge 30 Apr 2024
1224 Healthcare Within a Humanitarian Crisis: Experiences from Gaza Mr Khaled Dawas shares his recent experiences of working in Gaza as a surgeon providing emergency care. Khaled Dawas, Brenda Kelly, Jane Crawley 29 Apr 2024
1223 Creative Commons April 2024 Jaqueline Avila Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Jaqueline Avila. Jaqueline Avila, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 29 Apr 2024
1222 Artificial Intelligence and Health Security, managing the risks Professor Karl Roberts, University of New England, NSW, Australia gives a talk on generative AI and large language models as applied to healthcare. Karl Roberts 17 Apr 2024
1221 A Good Science Read: Evolution - from Fossils to Finches Professor Paul Smith and Professor Frances Ashcroft discuss Wonderful Life by Stephen Jay Gould and The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner. Frances Ashcroft, Paul Smith 16 Apr 2024
1220 Politics, Innovation and Change: The Path to Net Zero Professor Nick Watts explores net zero in the context of health care. Nick Watts 03 Apr 2024
1219 A Good Science Read: The Secret Life of the Cuckoo Professor Richard Boyd joins Professor Frances Ashcroft to discuss Cuckoo - Cheating by Nature by Nick Davies. Frances Ashcroft, Richard Boyd 01 Apr 2024
1218 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Prof. Peter Openshaw Professor Peter Openshaw discusses Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most adults but it is the leading cause of hospitalisation in babies Andrew Pollard, Peter Openshaw 28 Mar 2024
1217 Creative Commons March 2024 Ian Pope Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Ian Pope. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Ian Pope 26 Mar 2024
1216 Motor neurone disease and iPSCs - Dr. Björn Vahsen In this episode, Katy interviews Björn Vahsen to discuss his ongoing research on Motor neurone disease using iPSCs to co-culture microglia and motor neurons. Katherine Willard, Björn Vahsen, Neddy Kareha 20 Mar 2024
1215 A Good Science Read: The importance of Mathematics and Engineering Professor Marcus du Sautoy joins Professor Frances Ashcroft to discuss A Mathematician’s Apology by GH Hardy and Exactly: How Engineers Created the Modern World by Simon Winchester. Frances Ashcroft, Marcus du Sautoy 18 Mar 2024
1214 Thinking about regulation early on in your innovation journey. Rita Hendricusdottir talks to Bruno about Oxford spin-out, Regmetrics, which supports entrepreneurs bridge the knowledge gap between science and law. Bruno Holtof, Rita Hendricusdottir 14 Mar 2024
1213 Creative Commons February 2024 Reto Auer Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Reto Auer, Bern University, Switzerland. Reto Auer, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 07 Mar 2024
1212 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Sir Jeremy Farrar Sir Andrew Pollard talks to Sir Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation and previously the director of The Wellcome Trust in the UK. Andrew Pollard, Jeremy Farrar 04 Mar 2024
1211 A Good Science Read: The Story of Penicillin Professor Matthew Freeman and Professor Frances Ashcroft discuss "The Mould in Dr Florey's Coat" by Eric Lax Frances Ashcroft, Matthew Freeman 04 Mar 2024
1210 Beware - Understanding Evidence in Global Health Caesar asks the questions of Proochista and they discuss the importance of, and limitations to, using evidence in global health decision making and the need to be aware of all the factors that influence global health, not just data. Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire 27 Feb 2024
1209 Breaking Down Barriers in Global Health Proochista and Caesar discuss the barriers preventing equity in global health and how knowledge and expertise need to be redefined in order for global health decision making to be properly inclusive. Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire 27 Feb 2024
1208 A Good Science Read Professor Frances Ashcroft gives a short introduction to this exciting new series Frances Ashcroft 27 Feb 2024
1207 Evidence-based strategies for suicide and self-harm prevention Professor Lennox sits down with Professor Seena Fazel, to discuss his work on better understanding the causes of suicide. Belinda Lennox, Seena Fazel 08 Feb 2024
1206 Suicide prevention and mental health advocacy Professor Lennox speaks to Ben West, mental health campaigner, best-selling author and social media influencer, about suicide prevention. Belinda Lennox, Ben West 08 Feb 2024
1205 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Sir Peter Horby Sir Andrew Pollard talks to Sir Peter Horby, Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Director of the Pandemic Sciences Institute at Oxford. He is Co-Chief investigator of the RECOVERY trial of drug treatments for COVID. Andrew Pollard, Peter Horby 02 Feb 2024
1204 Creative Commons January 2024 Cara Murphy Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Cara Murphy, Brown University, USA. Cara Murphy, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 31 Jan 2024
1203 Creative Commons Sleep and Scents - Dr. Julia Harris In this episode, we interview Dr. Julia Harris to discuss her ongoing research on sleep utilising the olfactory system. Julia Harris, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard 29 Jan 2024
1202 What is Partnership in Global Health? A discussion of how interdependence and collaboration in global health evolves into partnerships and whether these partnerships are equitable with all participants sharing the benefits. Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire 12 Jan 2024
1201 Decolonization in Global Health Proochista and Caesar discuss the key features of colonization and how decolonization is trying to roll back the negative effects of colonization to create fair and equal global health for today. Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire 12 Jan 2024
1200 Introduction An introduction to the series. Proochista Ariana 12 Jan 2024
1199 Prashant Warier and Qure.ai Integrating Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging for increased accuracy, accessibility, and affordability. Prashant Warier 12 Jan 2024
1198 Anna Shuh and Seren Offering a 10$ DNA based diagnostic test for blood disorders and cancer. Anna Shuh 12 Jan 2024
1197 Bahbak Miremadi and Elephant Health Implementing a digital platform for essential health packages and universal health coverage. Bahbak Miremadi 12 Jan 2024
1196 Maximilian Mancini and Ilara Health Developing a franchise offering for primary health centres in Kenya. Maximilian Mancini 12 Jan 2024
1195 Valentina Milanova and Daye Using tampons for STI diagnosis and pain period treatment. Valentina Milanova 12 Jan 2024
1194 Conrad Tankou and GICMED Use of smart speculum device to screen and diagnose cervical cancer in Cameroon. Conrad Tankou 12 Jan 2024
1193 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Uğur Şahin Sir Andrew Pollard talks to Uğur Şahin. Şahin is a German oncologist and immunologist. He is the co-founder and CEO of BioNTech, which developed one of the major COVID-19 vaccines. Andrew Pollard, Uğur Şahin 21 Dec 2023
1192 Creative Commons Social enterprisers and their role in addressing future challenges Adopting a critical perspective, Dr Orsolya Ihasz outlines what makes social enterprisers valuable, and how could they contribute to the creation of important services and products to marginalised and disenfranchised communities. Orsolya Ihasz 12 Dec 2023
1191 Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in Resource-Constrained Settings: A Case Study of Ghana Dr Brian Adu Asare discusses Health Technology Assessment (HTA) using Ghana as a case study. Brian Adu Asare 12 Dec 2023
1190 Creative Commons What kind of a problem is loneliness? Studying technology to understand policy concerns This talk by Dr Gemma Hughes is intended to show how problems, such as loneliness, can be understood and researched in multiple ways. Gemma Hughes 12 Dec 2023
1189 Creative Commons Social enterprisers and their role in addressing future challenges Adopting a critical perspective, Dr Orsolya Ihasz outlines what makes social enterprisers valuable, and how could they contribute to the creation of important services and products to marginalised and disenfranchised communities. Orsolya Ihasz 08 Dec 2023
1188 Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in Resource-Constrained Settings: A Case Study of Ghana Dr Brian Adu Asare discusses Health Technology Assessment (HTA) using Ghana as a case study. Brian Adu Asare 08 Dec 2023
1187 Creative Commons What kind of a problem is loneliness? Studying technology to understand policy concerns This talk by Dr Gemma Hughes is intended to show how problems, such as loneliness, can be understood and researched in multiple ways. Gemma Hughes 08 Dec 2023
1186 Creative Commons E-cigarette marketing and the effects on young people and adults, with Eve Taylor Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss cigarette packaging, flavours and brand names with Eve Taylor, King's College London. Eve Taylor, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 29 Nov 2023
1185 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Sir Pascal Soriot Sir Andrew Pollard talks to Sir Pascal Soriot, the CEO of AstraZeneca about their pandemic partnership to develop the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine. Over three billion vaccines have been delivered, saving six and a half million lives. Andrew Pollard, Pascal Soriot 27 Nov 2023
1184 Recovering Movement - Charlotte Stagg In this episode with Professor Charlotte Stagg, we talk about non-invasive brain stimulation techniques used to understand how the brain adapts to new challenges in the recovery of motor function after stroke. Neddy Kareha, Charlotte Stagg, Ritika Mukherji, Katherine Willard 22 Nov 2023
1183 October 2023 Natalie Walker Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research interview Associate Professor Natalie Walker from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Natalie Walker 02 Nov 2023
1182 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Prof. Eddie Holmes Professor Eddie Holmes, who co-authored the publication of the genome sequence of SARS-CoV-2 through work with colleagues in Wuhan, China speaks to Professor Andrew Pollard about his scientific career and this pivotal pandemic work. Andrew Pollard, Eddie Holmes 30 Oct 2023
1181 Evidence-based dentistry: The building of the Dental Fact Box repository – OHA! An introduction to OHA!, a tool currently being developed which aims to assist dentists in accessing the most reliable evidence regarding the effectiveness of common dental treatments. Paulo Nadanovsky 12 Oct 2023
1180 Snoozing Fruitflies In this episode with Dr Sarnataro, we explore techniques used during his recent PhD to investigate the mitochondrial dynamics in neurons of sleeping fruitflies. Raffaele also offers advice on how to make the most of an Oxford PhD position. Ritika Mukherji, Raffaele Sarnataro, Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard 06 Oct 2023
1179 Creative Commons September 2023 Andrea Leinberger-Jabari Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and Ailsa Butler interviews Andrea Leinberger-Jabari from the Public Health Research Center at New York University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Andrea Leinberger-Jabari, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson, Ailsa Butler 26 Sep 2023
1178 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Prof. Maheshi Ramasamy Andrew Pollard talks to Professor Maheshi Ramasamy about her pandemic work as a hospital consultant treating extremely sick patients in intensive care. They also discuss her research career in vaccines and infectious diseases. Maheshi Ramasamy, Andrew Pollard 21 Sep 2023
1177 Supporting the mental health of young people Professor Lennox talks to Cynthia Germanotta and Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes from 'Born This Way Foundation' and Professor Mina Fazel about the importance of supporting young people’s mental health. Belinda Lennox, Mina Fazel, Cynthia Germanotta, Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes 11 Sep 2023
1176 Protecting mental health in crisis contexts Professor Lennox is joined by Benjamin Perks from UNICEF, Sabine Rakotomalala, from the World Health Organization and researchers from Oxford’s Department of Social Policy and Intervention, to discuss protecting mental health in crisis contexts. Belinda Lennox, Benjamin Perks, Sabine Rakotomalala, Jamie Lachman 11 Sep 2023
1175 Workplace wellbeing Professor Lennox sits down with Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve to look at what contributes to our wellbeing at work, and the evidence linking happiness and productivity. Belinda Lennox, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve 11 Sep 2023
1174 Building resilient mental health in the workplace Professor Lennox is joined by Sir John Kirwan, a former New Zealand rugby player and co-founder of workplace wellbeing technology platform Groov, to discuss preventative mental health in the workplace. Belinda Lennox, John Kirwan 11 Sep 2023
1173 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Shabir Madhi Shabir Madhi Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand,Johannesburg, South Africa discusses the effect of the global pandemic on Africa and his work on COVID-19 vaccines. Andrew Pollard, Shabir Madhi 07 Sep 2023
1172 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Professor Adam Finn Sir Andrew and Professor Adam Finn discuss his work as paediatrician specialising in infectious diseases. They discuss the pandemic as it affected children and the different responses to the disease in adults and children. Andrew Pollard, Adam Finn 16 Aug 2023
1171 Childhood and adolescent anxiety Professor Lennox sits down with Professors Cathy Creswell and Polly Waite to talk about how anxiety affects young people and the effective new treatments being developed. Belinda Lennox, Cathy Creswell, Polly Waitse 11 Aug 2023
1170 Maternal mental health Professor Lennox talks to Professors Marian Knight and Fiona Alderdice about how mental illnesses impact women and families in the postnatal period, and the power of speaking out. Belinda Lennox, Marian Knight, Fiona Alderdice 11 Aug 2023
1169 Brain injury and rehabilitation Professor Belinda Lennox is joined by Professor Heidi Johansen-Berg and Jenny Clarke from the charity SameYou to discuss the impact of traumatic brain injury and how researchers can help patients in their recovery. Belinda Lennox, Heidi Johansen-Berg, Jenny Clarke 11 Aug 2023
1168 The Moving Brain with Dr. Andrew Peters We met with Dr Andrew Peters (a new PI) to discuss his career in neuroscience so far studying movement in the brain. By combining multiple modern techniques, Andy interrogates global circuits during motor learning and behaviour. Katherine Willard, Neddy Kareha, Ritika Mukherji 01 Aug 2023
1167 Season 2 Trailer The trailer for the second season of CortexCast. Neddy Kareha, Katherine Willard, Ritika Mukherji 01 Aug 2023
1166 Creative Commons July 2023 Joanna Streck Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Assistant Professor Joanna Streck from Massachusetts General Hospital, USA. Joanna Streck, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Nicola Lindson 26 Jul 2023
1165 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Sir Patrick Vallance Sir Andrew Pollard & Sir Patrick Vallance discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares insights into his medical career and vital work during the pandemic as Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government. Patrick Vallance, Andrew Pollard 20 Jul 2023
1164 Creative Commons June 2023 Sarah Pratt Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Nicola Lindson discuss emerging evidence in e-cigarette research and interview Associate Sarah Pratt, Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth University, New Hampshire, USA. Sarah Pratt, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce 17 Jul 2023
1163 PITCH-2 study Protective Immunity from T Cells to Covid-19 in Health Workers - 2 PITCH-2 (Protective Immunity from T cell Cells in Healthcare workers) is an exciting project that seeks to understand the role of T cell immunity in protection against the COVID-19 in healthcare workers. Susanna Dunachie 13 Jul 2023
1162 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Dame Sarah Gilbert Dame Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, talks about her life in science and her work with a talented and dedicated team at Oxford in developing and testing the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19. Sarah Gilbert 30 Jun 2023
1161 Creative Commons Speedy or sloppy?: The opportunities and challenges of rapid qualitative research Using a variety of examples of fast and slow qualitative research this talk explores the affordances of rapid methods, and help researchers decide if and where to use them in their own work. Anna Dowrick 30 Jun 2023
1160 Creative Commons The Pandemic People: Dame Louise Richardson DBE FRSE Dame Louise Richardson, discusses navigating Oxford University through the tumultuous peak of the global pandemic and her career as an Irish political scientist whose expertise lies in the study of terrorism. Louise Richardson 23 Jun 2023
1159 Series 2 Episode 8 - Navigating a genetic diagnosis What might it be like to navigate a genetic diagnosis and share it with family members? We talk to Julie Young from the CanGene CanVar patient reference panel about her experience. Rachel Horton, Gabrielle Samuel, Julie Young 12 Jun 2023