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Oxford host first surgical research training course: BOSTiC 29th April-1st May 2015
14 May 2015
Thirty-eight surgical trainees from the Oxford and Severn Deaneries attended the first Bristol Oxford Surgical Trials Course (BOSTiC), a joint initiative between the Oxford Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) and the Bristol Surgical Trials Centre (BSTC).
New hope for patients with cancer-induced bone diseases
8 May 2015
Researchers at the Kennedy Institute, part of NDORMS have repurposed the approved drug miglustat to successfully slow the progression of multiple myeloma.
Professor Doug Altman receives BMJ Lifetime Achievement Award
7 May 2015
Professor Doug Altman, founding director of the Centre for Statistics in Medicine at NDORMS has received The BMJ Lifetime Achievement Award 2015 last night.
Blocking obesity-associated protein stops dangerous fat formation
6 May 2015
By changing mouse genes to block a protein associated with obesity, researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, NDORMS have prevented fat from forming around the animals' internal organs, even when the animals eat an unhealthy diet. The study in Nature Medicine found that these genetically engineered mice also retained their sensitivity to insulin (normally blunted by obesity), despite gaining weight.
First patient recruited for hand plastic surgery trial
29 April 2015
First patient recruited for trial assessing whether the nail should be replaced or discarded after nail bed repair in children.
Two thirds of the world's population have no access to safe and affordable surgery
27 April 2015
With two thirds of the world's population having no access to safe and affordable surgery, a major report published today in The Lancet highlights the urgent need to invest resources in improving surgical care globally.
Poster presentation awards for Kennedy DPhil students
7 April 2015
We are delighted to announce that Pernille Søgaard and Christine Doherty, both DPhil students at the Kennedy Institute, have been awarded the “Poster Presentation Prize” at the British Society of Matrix Biology (BSMB) Spring Meeting held at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, this March.
New Associate Professors and University Research Lecturers at NDORMS
2 April 2015
The Medical Sciences Division has conferred the title of Associate Professor to four senior researchers at NDORMS, as well as one title of University Research Lecturer.
A BOOST for lower back pain treatment
1 April 2015
The Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford (RRIO) led by Professor Sallie Lamb of NDORMS has been awarded £2 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to look at improving the management of lower back pain in older people.
Honorary doctorate for Professor Doug Altman
31 March 2015
Doug Altman, Professor of Statistics in Medicine at NDORMS and Director of the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM), has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Utrecht.
Orthopaedic Surgical Trials Day
31 March 2015
The first ever Orthopaedic Surgical Trials Day was held at the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) this March. The objective of the day was to bring together the orthopaedic surgical research community to present current trials, intended projects and discuss issues that affect surgical trial research in this area.
Honorary doctorate for Professor Doug Altman
30 March 2015
Doug Altman, Professor of Statistics in Medicine at NDORMS and Director of the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM), has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Utrecht.
New Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma is Matt Costa
23 March 2015
Matt Costa is our new Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma.
New study aims to reduce arthritis risk in rugby players
18 March 2015
Researchers at NDORMS are working with retired international rugby players to find out more about the long-term consequences of the sport on players’ health.
Best presentation award for Kennedy’s DPhil student
16 March 2015
We are delighted to announce that Pernille Søgaard, a 2nd year DPhil student at the Kennedy Institute, NDORMS has received an award for best presentation at the 32nd Winter School on Proteinases and Their Inhibitors held in Tiers an Rosengarten, Italy earlier this month.
Randomised Controlled Trial Course: A Guide to Design, Conduct, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting
12 March 2015
The Centre for Statistics in Medicine have announced the dates in 2015 when they will run this ever popular course.