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New hip fracture study will compare ‘fix’ vs ‘replace’ treatment
28 November 2019
A new NIHR funded trial will compare whether either fixing the broken bone or replacing the hip joint gives a better result for people over 60
Double success for David Metcalfe
26 November 2019
David Metcalfe has been awarded both the prestigious Syme Medal and the AOUK&I Trauma Research Prize 2019 in recognition of his DPhil work in musculoskeletal science.
Platelet rich plasma found to be of no benefit in treating torn Achilles tendon
20 November 2019
New research from the University of Oxford has shown that platelet rich plasma (PRP) is not effective in treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Two NDORMS researchers receive Versus Arthritis Fellowships
13 November 2019
Two Versus Arthritis Fellowships have been awarded to NDORMS researchers for the study of frozen shoulder and for management of osteoarthritis among the oldest adults.
NDORMS team awarded the International Dupuytren Award
12 November 2019
Jagdeep Nanchahal, Professor of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Kennedy Institute, and his team have won the International Dupuytren Award for a trial repurposing anti-TNF in Dupuytren’s disease.
New national surgical shoulder trial to investigate repair of partial rotator cuff tendon tears
8 November 2019
Professor Jonathan Rees and colleagues in the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) have just been awarded a £1.5 million National Institute of Health Research HTA grant for the PRoCuRe trial to explore the benefits of surgical repair of partial rotator cuff tendon tears of the shoulder.
Largest study of its kind provides real-world evidence of the benefits of partial versus total knee replacement
8 November 2019
Opioid use and additional post-operative complications have been shown to be reduced when partial knee replacement is used over surgery where the whole of the joint is replaced.
NIHR success for NDORMS researchers
5 November 2019
Four investigators based at the Botnar Research Centre, NDORMS have been recently awarded National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) fellowships to further our understanding of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and develop better methodology to support medical research.
FAME trial opens for recruitment!
4 November 2019
The FAME trial has been given the green light and is now open to recruitment.
Dissecting TNF signalling in inflammatory disease
28 October 2019
New research from Dr Richard Williams’ group at the Kennedy Institute suggests a route for the development of more selective – and effective – therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory disease.
NDORMS careers event: transitioning from postdoc to PI
23 October 2019
A careers event held by NDORMS offered information and advice to postdoctoral researchers transitioning to becoming independent group leaders.
We are expanding!
17 October 2019
Senior Clinical Trial Manager vacancy - would you like to join our team?
Professor Eleanor Stride Recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering
17 October 2019
List produced by Inclusive Boards in partnership with the Financial Times highlights achievements of senior women in engineering
Max Perutz Science Writing Award for Akira Wiberg
17 October 2019
NDORMS PhD student Akira Wiberg won the main prize of this year's Max Perutz Science Writing Award. The MRC-funded student received the first prize of £1,500 for his article: "Getting on your nerves", at the awards ceremony on 15 October.
We are expanding!
14 October 2019
SITU Clinical Trials Assistant vacancy - would you like to join our team?
Pre-clinical study able to regrow bone in myeloma model
14 October 2019
New research by the Edwards group and collaborators shows that BMP inhibitors are able to reverse the main untreatable symptom of the disease.