Study Clinical Embryology at Oxford

Our next virtual open event for the MSc in Clinical Embryology is on 7th February 2025. Contact us today to register your interest.

Registrations now open for MitOX 2025

Our annual conference brings together researchers from academia and the pharmaceutical industry with a shared interest in mitochondrial research.

DETECT abstract accepted at World Congress on Endometriosis 2025

Dr Tatjana Gibbons will be presenting the latest results from the DETECT study at the World Congress on Endometriosis 2025.

Report urges laws to regulate stem cell-based embryo models and ensure ethical research practice

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) has published a report with proposals for the governance of research using human stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs).

Our Department’s First Annual Report!

From impactful research findings to awards and clinical studies, this report showcases our fantastic achievements over the past year.

Applications for graduate studies now open

Applications are now open for graduate study at the University of Oxford. There are more than 25 research and 30 taught courses in different subject areas across the Medical Sciences Division. Watch this video.

11-14 week pregnant women to participate in study

We are currently searching for volunteers near Oxford to contribute to this important research to improve prenatal care and early anomaly detection.

Advancing women's & reproductive health through research and education

Welcome to the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health (NDWRH), a pioneering institution with a rich legacy dating back to 1937.

Explore our website to learn about our impactful research groups, postgraduate education options, and clinical research studies. Visit our About Us page to learn more

Vision Statement

Our vision is a world in which there is access to high quality, evidence-based women’s and reproductive health(care) for all.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance women's and reproductive health through research and teaching and to improve the quality and delivery of women's healthcare across the globe.

Study with NDWRH

MSc in Clinical Embryology

This one-year, residential masters provides graduates with advanced theoretical and practical understanding of human reproductive biology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Below, you will find information on the DPhil and MSc by Research in Women's and Reproductive Health programmes and the process to apply for them. You can also search for an exciting project for your DPhil or, if you have a project in mind, you can find a supervisor to contact to discuss your plans. Dr Karl Morten, Director of Graduate Studies.

Research degrees

NDWRH offer DPhil and MSc by Research in Women's and Reproductive Health programmes. You can also search for an exciting project for your DPhil or, if you have a project in mind, you can find a supervisor to contact to discuss your plans.

Seminars

Departmental Seminars run at the John Radcliffe Hospital (and online) with internal and external speakers covering a range of topics (particularly related to our research themes).

Our Research Themes

NDWRH comprises over 30 cutting-edge research groups spanning five core themes. Each are led by world-renowned experts in their respective fields. Many of these groups collaborate with other departments at the University of Oxford, as well as with universities and business partners globally.

With our research we strive to provide lasting benefits to women and families worldwide. Thank you to all our supporters and funders, without whom this research would not be possible.

Read our Annual Report to find out more about our research

Cancer

Led by Karin Hellner and coordinated by Mara Artibani, our Cancer theme focuses on eradicating HPV infections, utilising nanoparticles for cancer therapy, and discovering targeted treatments for ovarian cancer.

Global Health

Led by Aris Papageorghiou and coordinated by Nicole Votruba, our Global Health theme addresses challenges such as cardiovascular disease, neurodevelopment, deep medicine and mental health.

Maternal & Fetal Health

Led by Fadil Hannan and coordinated by Reza Soltaninejad, our Maternal & Fetal Health theme investigates lactation, fetal health imaging, labor monitoring, placental health and pre-eclampsia.

Our Reproductive Medicine & Genetics research covers the following research groups: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART); Endometriosis; Fertility Preservation; Miscarriage; Oocytes and Ovaries; Pain in Women; Rhino Fertility Project and Sperm.

Reproductive Medicine and Genetics

Led by Suzannah Williams and coordinated by Lydia Coxon, our Reproductive Medicine & Genetics theme research includes assisted reproductive technology, endometriosis, fertility preservation, miscarriage.

Data Science

Led by Kazem Rahimi and coordinated by Nilufer Rahmioglu, our Data Science theme researches the use of AI and deep learning technology across the other 4 research groups.

Latest publications

Clinical predictors of treatment response to gabapentin in women with unexplained chronic pelvic pain
Journal article

Coxon L. et al, (2024), Frontiers in Pharmacology
A Pregnancy and Childhood Epigenetics Consortium (PACE) meta-analysis highlights potential relationships between birth order and neonatal blood DNA methylation
Journal article

Li S. et al, (2024), Communications Biology, 7
Personalized progression modelling and prediction in Parkinson’s disease with a novel multi-modal graph approach
Journal article

Lian J. et al, (2024), npj Parkinson's Disease, 10
Endometriosis: disease mechanisms and health disparities.
Journal article

Rahmioglu N. and Zondervan KT., (2024), Bull World Health Organ, 102, 919 - 921

Latest article

MSc in Clinical Embryology virtual open event

20 January 2025

Register your interest in our MSc in Clinical Embryology virtual open event. This is one-year MSc provides graduates from either a scientific or clinical background with advanced theoretical and practical understanding of human reproductive biology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART).

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Discover more

Our MSc course was specifically designed to include intense laboratory practical training. Students learn skills and techniques directly relevant to assisted reproductive technology (ART), as well as a range of ‘traditional’ and ‘cutting edge’ scientific techniques and procedures.

Study

We offer two postgraduate research programmes: a two year MSc by Research and a three year DPhil. These involve students undertaking independent research in their chosen area under the supervision of two or more experts in the field. In addition we offer a one year taught MSc in Clinical Embryology.

See our courses

Research

Our worldwide acclaimed research covers four main themes; Reproductive Medicine & Genetics, Maternal & Fetal Health, Cancer and Global Health. We also run a range of clinical trials from women who are not currently pregnant, to those in the first trimester of pregnancy and onward, as well as general women's health studies.

See our research groups

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People

We have over 160 members in our department spread across eight sites in Oxford, consisting of post-graduate students, academic and research staff and professional staff. Our people are our life-blood and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued and nurtured as part of the Women's & Reproductive Health community.

See our team

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