The latest updates on our research and how it is improving people’s lives.
The GEKO trial aims to bridge the gap in knee osteoarthritis care
31 October 2025
A new multicentre trial to evaluate a minimally invasive treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis could transform the way knee osteoarthritis is managed, potentially improving quality of life for patients long before surgery becomes necessary.
Double success for NDORMS at Society awards
28 October 2025
Professors Cyrus Cooper and Kassim Javaid have been recognised at this year’s American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Annual Meeting, held in Seattle, receiving two major awards that highlight both mentorship and scientific debate excellence.
Teaching Excellence Awards for NDORMS
24 October 2025
Three Botnar teaching supervisors have been recognised in this year’s Medical Sciences Teaching Excellence Awards.
World's largest hip fracture research platform launched to improve care and outcomes
22 October 2025
Taking an innovative approach to clinical research in hip fracture, the World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) Platform Trial has been launched to efficiently test multiple new treatments for patients with fractures of the hip.
New director announced at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering
20 October 2025
Professor Robin Cleveland has succeeded Professor Constantin Coussios as Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) at the University of Oxford.
Imposter study participants risk undermining patient care
16 October 2025
Imposter participants threaten the integrity of health research and the policies and clinical decisions built upon it, according to NDORMS research published in The BMJ.
NDORMS team develops new national course for all UK surgical trainees
15 October 2025
A new national online surgical research course designed to equip every surgical trainee in the UK with the skills to critically engage with, and contribute to, surgical research has been developed at NDORMS.
Hormone therapy may help restore immunity in menopausal women
13 October 2025
NDORMS researchers have uncovered new evidence that menopause reshapes women’s immune systems, leaving them more vulnerable to infection. However, the study shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help reverse these changes and boost immune health.
Study finds tailored exercise programme feasible for adults over 80 with osteoarthritis
9 October 2025
A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise programme for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for a large clinical trial.
Loren Kell wins prestigious award at the British Society for Research on Ageing annual scientific meeting
2 October 2025
NDORMS postdoc Loren Kell recently attended the British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) annual scientific meeting, where she won the prestigious Korenchevsky Prize for her presentation.
NDORMS student Grace Frost recognised as top student at European Space Agency summer school
24 September 2025
Grace Frost, a student in the Alsaleh Group, attended the prestigious summer school led by the European Space Agency (ESA) where she was awarded second place for her research proposal.
Global study shows drug shortages affect patient care to varying degrees
23 September 2025
In the largest study of its kind, new global research has revealed that drug shortages can become a systemic issue affecting the health of millions of patients and impacting healthcare systems in Europe and North America.
Wellcome Accelerator Award for Sara Khalid
17 September 2025
Congratulations to Associate Professor Sara Khalid on her successful Wellcome Accelerator Award.
First myeloma patient joins NDORMS trial of radioactive bone scan
11 September 2025
In a world first researchers at NDORMS are testing a new technology that could enable clinicians to better diagnose and treat myeloma.
Trial shows that suture repair fails to improve digital nerve injury outcomes
11 September 2025
The first ever trial of microsurgical suture repair vs nerve alignment for digital nerve injuries suggests suture repair does not improve outcomes.
Research finds therapeutic potential for PEPITEM in osteoporosis
4 September 2025
Researchers have identified bioactive peptide sequences in PEPITEM molecules, and demonstrated the biological activity of the full PEPITEM molecule in counteracting key changes caused by osteoporosis.
Surgery to treat chronic sinus disease more effective than antibiotics
29 August 2025
Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial led by UCL, coordinated by the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) and Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) at NDORMS, in collaboration with researchers across the UK.
NDORMS researchers honoured in the Recognition of Distinction Scheme 2025
27 August 2025
Jelena Bezbradica Mirkovic, Audrey Gerard, Karthik Ramasamy and Sarah Snelling have been awarded the title of ‘Full Professor’ in the University of Oxford’s 2025 Recognition of Distinction exercise.
Alabama medical students join NDORMS for a global health placement
7 August 2025
For the past couple of months, NDORMS had the pleasure of hosting four medical students from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA as part of their Distinction in Global Health programme. The initiative, available to first year medical (MD) students, offers a unique opportunity to gain international experience in global health through clinical or research placements around the world.
Malaria parasite found to hijack human immune system
31 July 2025
Oxford researchers have unveiled new insights into the ongoing evolutionary battle between humans and the malaria parasite. The international team has discovered how the malaria parasite evades the immune system—and how the human body fights back.