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AI analysis of routine heart scans can predict risk of a developing heart problems ten years in advance, new research finds
AMIIC CVM General Publication Research
30 May 2024
A research team led by scientists at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology which can accurately predict the risk of a heart attack, heart failure or cardiac death from routine cardiac CT scans, up to ten years in advance.
University of Oxford research receives £5 million funding boost from British Heart Foundation
CVM General Research
24 May 2024
Funding will support world-leading cardiovascular disease research.
Study outlines feasibility of multiple disease risk prediction model for primary care
CVM General OCMR Research
23 May 2024
A team of researchers, led by the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, has found that a single, integrated health check carried out in a primary care setting can accurately predict risks for diseases across multiple organs.
New Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
General MRC WIMM
22 May 2024
Congratulations to Professor Adam Mead, who has been elected by the Academy of Medical Sciences to its fellowship.
Congratulations to our new Associate Professors
General
20 May 2024
RDM is delighted to announce the conferment of three new Associate Professors. Each of our new Associate Professors has been awarded the title in recognition of their contributions to research, teaching and citizenship at the University and beyond.
Early blood glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes is crucial for reducing complications and prolonging life
DTU General Research
18 May 2024
Research led by scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh has found that early good blood glucose control can minimise the lifetime risk of diabetes-related complications, including heart attacks, kidney failure and vision loss.
Cancer Cell study identifies possible ways cancer treatment can lead to harmful side effects
General MRC TIDU MRC WIMM
16 May 2024
Researchers from the Simmons and Koohy Groups in the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) Translational Immune Discovery Unit have identified potential pathways by which cancer treatment can cause colitis.
Researchers from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine recognised in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
Awards General MRC WIMM
14 May 2024
The Radcliffe Department of Medicine mourns the sudden death of Professor Stephen Harrison
General
7 May 2024
Friends and colleagues of Professor Stephen Harrison, at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, where he was a visiting professor, are deeply saddened to hear about his untimely passing. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Nature Nanotechnology study introduces new and improved version of all-in-one coronavirus vaccine
General MRC TIDU MRC WIMM Research
7 May 2024
A new addition to Dr Joht Chandan’s group, our BTRU partner site at the University of Birmingham
NIHR BTRU PCT
1 May 2024
Immunology at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
General MRC WIMM
29 April 2024
For International Day of Immunology 2024, three scientists from the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit in the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) speak about their research.
Catch up on RDM Day – photos, presentations and the prize winners
25 April 2024
Over 360 members of staff and students attended this year’s RDM Day on Thursday 18 April, held at the Mathematical Institute. Feedback has described the day as a valuable opportunity to meet members of RDM and engage in scientific discussion.
New heart disease calculator could save lives by identifying high-risk patients missed by current tools
CVM Department General
18 April 2024
Collaborative research, led from NDPCHS and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.
Professor Graham Ogg Receives Wellcome Discovery Award with International Team
Awards General MRC TIDU MRC WIMM Research
16 April 2024
Professor Graham Ogg, from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine has been awarded funding for an international 8-year research programme from global charitable foundation Wellcome.
The LEGEND-D Trial – which aims to prevent low blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes – is open to recruitment
DTU OCDEM
16 April 2024
The first participant has completed initial study activities and is now randomised to one of the trial’s arms.
Wellcome Career Development Awards for Betty Raman and Adam Wilkinson
Awards CVM Department MRC WIMM
15 April 2024
Associate Professors Betty Raman and Adam Wilkinson have both won an eight-year Wellcome Career Development Award to further their research.
Congratulations to our new Principal Investigators 2024
General
11 April 2024
Following the Department’s annual call for researchers to apply for Principal Investigator (PI) status, RDM is delighted to announce the designation of four new PIs for 2024.
DTU to run clinical trial for Dementias Platform UK in nationwide bid to revolutionise dementia diagnosis using blood tests
DTU General
4 April 2024
Dementias Platform UK has been awarded over £4 million to carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve management and patient and carer wellbeing. RDM's Diabetes Trials Unit will run the clinical trial component of the challenge.
Study will assess new MRI technique to detect liver cancer
CVM Department OCMR
15 March 2024
The DeLIVER team will evaluate non-contrast-enhanced MRI and compare it to standard of care ultrasound in a cohort of patients under surveillance for liver cancer.