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Interactive 3D models of human joints, showing how common medical complaints have arisen and how we are likely to evolve in the future, have been created at NDORMS.
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.
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.
NDORMS recognised as a European Centre of Excellence
29 July 2025
NDORMS has been awarded the designation of a EULAR Centre of Excellence for a third consecutive term. This prestigious award is a recognition of the department’s contribution to advancing the science of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
NDORMS researchers awarded Associate Professor title
16 June 2025
Ghada Alsaleh and Alex Clarke have been awarded the title of Associate Professor by the University of Oxford.
New NDORMS study looking for a breakthrough in osteosarcoma
28 May 2025
The Bone Cancer Research Trust and Sarcoma UK are joining forces to launch two groundbreaking research projects which could support the early diagnosis of primary bone cancer.
Professor Amar Rangan announced as new Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
23 May 2025
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Amar Rangan has been recognised as an exceptional health scientist in his election as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Speedy diagnosis and treatment are key for wrist injury patients
19 May 2025
A new study supports the strategy of using early MRI scans to significantly improve care and experiences for patients with wrist injuries.
New guidelines to build trusted AI in healthcare research
5 March 2025
A new set of guidelines have been launched to create trustworthy AI systems in healthcare. The first of its kind, the FUTURE-AI guideline provides recommendations covering the entire lifecycle of medical AI, from design, development and validation to regulation, deployment, and monitoring.
New theory explains reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions to biological therapies used in rheumatology care
4 February 2025
A recent study introduces "Pragmatic Situational Practice Outcomes," shedding light on the complexities affecting how patients and healthcare professionals report suspected ADRs related to biologic medications.
Stephanie Dakin awarded a Versus Arthritis Bridging Fellowship
29 January 2025
Professor Stephanie Dakin has been awarded a Versus Arthritis Bridging Fellowship to advance the work of her Versus Arthritis sponsored Career Development Fellowship investigating frozen shoulder.
Laura Coates becomes the first rheumatologist to receive prestigious NIHR professorship
9 January 2025
The first ever rheumatologist to be awarded an NIHR Research Professorship, Laura will use the funding to further her research into psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis aiming to transform patient care and treatment personalisation.
James Fullerton awarded a British Pharmacological Society Fellowship
17 December 2024
Associate Professor James Fullerton has been awarded Fellowship of the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) following a recommendation by their Honors and Fellows Panel, recognising his sustained contribution to the discipline of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Machine learning outperforms surgeons in predicting knee replacement outcomes
5 December 2024
A new study has revealed that machine learning models can significantly outperform experienced surgeons in predicting patient outcomes after partial knee replacement.
NDORMS study highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection
15 November 2024
A new international study has shed light on the significant burden of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms across N. America, Europe and Asia.
Oxford space lab experiment heads to International Space Station
5 November 2024
The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) have been launched and are on their way to the International Space Station, where they will be used to study the effects of space microgravity on the human ageing process.
Post-acute infection syndrome is not unique to COVID-19
25 October 2024
Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 often report a wide range of symptoms months after their initial illness. But a new study from NDORMS shows that post-acute infection syndrome (PAIS) is not unique to COVID-19 and can also occur after other respiratory infections.
NDORMS joins the Human Functional Genomics Initiative
19 August 2024
£28.5m in funding has been announced to support functional genomics research across the UK, including a research cluster at NDORMS that will deliver insights into musculoskeletal health and disease.
Healthy lifestyle lowers the risk of post-COVID complications
13 August 2024
A new NDORMS study has found that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of post-COVID complications, hospitalisation, and death.
New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery
31 July 2024
A new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between researchers from the University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and University of Copenhagen. The model could be an important tool to help both patients and doctors make more informed decisions about this common procedure.