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Professor Eleanor Stride finalist in prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK
22 January 2020
Founder of the awards Sir Leonard Blavatnik said "We are incredibly proud to elevate these select scientists to an international stage that will enable them to be recognised globally, prepare them to become world-class leaders in their scientific fields, and propel the wheel of innovation and societal progress."
New therapeutic target identified in spondyloarthritis
20 January 2020
A new study published in Nature Communications identifies a key driver of joint and intestinal inflammation that could lead to future treatment of the chronic inflammatory disease.
Study reveals how cancer cells use bone marrow fat for growth and survival
17 January 2020
As society battles with an obesity epidemic, new research from the Edwards group shows how increased body fat contributes to cancer establishment and progression.
Cancer progression may be controlled by targeting tumor-specific extracellular matrix
15 January 2020
Researchers have uncovered how tumors exploit tenascin-C to deflect the body’s natural defence against them.
WAX trial opens for recruitment!
10 January 2020
The WAX trial has been given the green light and is now open to recruitment.
OCTOVA study completes recruitment!
9 January 2020
The OCTOVA study has completed recruitment and will now begin its follow-up phase.
GRRAND-F trial opens for recruitment!
9 January 2020
The GRRAND-F trial has been given the green light and is now open to recruitment.
Professor Karen Barker recognised in New Year Honours List
2 January 2020
The Head of Physiotherapy at NDORMS was awarded an OBE as was Dr Tom Hughes who teaches Emergency Medicine to NDORMS undergraduates.
New collaboration aims to shape future drug development
18 December 2019
The EU-PEARL project will take a systematic approach that enables patient-focused, cross company collaborative platform trials.
Flu antiviral has bigger benefits for sicker, older patients
12 December 2019
A Europe-wide study conducted over three flu seasons finds that the antiviral drug, oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), can help people recover from flu-like illness about one-day sooner on average, with older, sicker patients who have been unwell for longer recovering two-to-three days sooner.
Researchers identify link in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
6 December 2019
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine reveals how IL-10 and PGE2 work together to prevent inflammatory tissue damage and maintain a healthy gut balance
WHITE 5 study completes recruitment!
5 December 2019
The WHITE 5 trial has completed recruitment and will now begin its follow-up phase.
Study reveals ‘postcode lottery’ for hip and knee replacement physiotherapy
5 December 2019
Post-operation physiotherapy following hip and knee replacement varies significantly across the UK according to new research by Dr Toby Smith, leading to a ‘postcode lottery’ for patients.
Cancer Research UK Senior Fellowship awarded to John Christianson
2 December 2019
John Christianson, Associate Professor at NDORMS, has been awarded a £2 million Cancer Research UK Senior Cancer Research Fellowship to explore new treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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.