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Water injections shown to relieve back pain in labour
Sterile water injections have been shown to provide effective pain-relief for women with persistent lower back pain in labour. The ICARIS trial, published in The Lancet journal EClinical Medicine was a collaboration between Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Oxford and the University of Queensland, Australia. The research team say that their research proves that water injections are simple, effective and safe, and have no effect on birth outcomes.
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Royal Institution Science Podcast Episode on Endometriosis
In this special extra podcast episode of Royal Institution Science Podcast, PhD student in NDWRH and Digital Intern at RI, Madga Mareckova, discusses endometriosis with her PhD supervisors, Profs Krina Zondervan & Christian Becker. Together they dispel the myths and explore the symptoms and potential causes.
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Our research on COVID-19
How is the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? There is lots to be proud of - various papers, studies, surveys plus a generous donation of over 11,000 pieces of PPE to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from an ex dept member!
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COVID-19 Therapy Trial
We are proud to play our part in the RECOVERY study – A national clinical trial to identify treatments for adults hospitalised with confirmed COVID-19. Dr Manu Vatish is leading the pregnancy arm of this study, together with our research midwives; Angelika Capp, Ginny Mounce, Jude Mossop, Lotoyah Carty, Lisa Buck and our research assistant Kate Dixon.
Read moreEndometriosis CaRe Centre - COVID-19 Advice
Medical and self-care advice for women with endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research Degrees - Apply Now
Apply now to our world class Postgraduate study programmes in Women's & Reproductive Health: MSc by Research (2 years research degree) and DPhil (3-4 years research degree).
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Maternal and Fetal Health
Our Maternal & Fetal Health research covers the following research groups: Fetal Monitoring; Lactation and Breastfeeding, The Oxford Safer Pregnancy Alliance (OSPREA), the INGR1D Study and Pre-eclampsia.
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Reproductive Medicine and Genetics
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.
Read moreOur Department
The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) is one of the largest and most successful academic departments in the world in its field. We have over 160 members including senior academic staff, research support staff, professional staff and graduate students (including clinicians) carrying out research towards a higher degree.
The department includes The George Institute for Global Health UK, whose mission is to increase access to quality health care for millions of people worldwide - with a particular focus on vulnerable women in resource-poor settings.
Our clinical and laboratory programmes are based in the Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital; Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine; the Institute of Reproductive Sciences (IRS) and the Big Data Institute, and there are collaborations with the School’s Institutes, the University’s Science Departments and with researchers outside Oxford, in both the UK and abroad, especially in low middle income countries. Read more.
Experts for 80 Years
Established in 1937, we have been experts in Women's Health for more than 80 years. See a timeline of our key achievements here.
Our department has thirty two research groups and our work has four overarching themes; Cancer, Global Health, Maternal & Fetal Health and Reproductive Medicine & Genetics.
CANCER
Learn about our research on nanoparticles in cancer and ovarian cancer. We explore the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer and which targeted therapies can be utilised to improve treatment.
GLOBAL HEALTH
Explore how the George Institute UK and other research groups are working with vulnerable women in resource-poor settings around the world and how they are increasing their access to quality health care.
MATERNAL & FETAL HEALTH
Discover more about health and disease throughout pregnancy and the effects on maternal and fetal outcome. Read more on Fetal Monitoring; INGR1D Study; OSPREA and Pre-eclampsia.
REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & GENETICS
Find out about our work on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART); Endometriosis; Fertility Preservation; Miscarriage; Oocytes and Ovaries; Pain in Women; Rhino Fertility Project and Sperm.
STUDY WITH US
We run three world class Postgraduate study programmes: MSc in Clinical Embryology (1 year residential programme) MSc by Research (2 years research degree) and DPhil (3-4 years research degree). Click on the slideshows below for more details on each course.
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MSc teaching site
The MSc in Clinical Embryology course is based at the Institute of Reproductive Sciences (IRS) in Oxford Business Park, with dedicated state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.
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MSc practical training
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.
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MSc global reach
The MSc in Clinical Embryology was established in 2008 and since then, we have taught 164 graduate students from 48 countries around the world. The course has won numerous University awards for teaching innovation and excellence.
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Director of Graduate Studies
Dr Karl Morten is our Director of Graduate Studies. We offer a two-year MSc by Research and a three-year DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health. These involve undertaking independent research in your chosen area under the supervision of an expert in your field.
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Research degree projects
There are a variety of projects available for DPhil and MSc by Research students. We are now closed for applications for entry in October 2019. The projects below might be available for entry in October 2020, so do feel free to contact supervisors.
Read moreNews Updates
Water injections shown to relieve back pain in labour
6 July 2020
Sterile water injections have been shown to provide effective pain-relief for women with persistent lower back pain in labour. The ICARIS trial, published in The Lancet journal EClinical Medicine was a collaboration between Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Oxford and the University of Queensland, Australia. The research team say that their research proves that water injections are simple, effective and safe, and have no effect on birth outcomes.
Our research on COVID-19
23 June 2020
How is the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Our researchers are busy collaborating and working hard to help combat the COVID-19 crises.There is lots to be proud of - various papers, studies, surveys and wonderful gestures of goodwill, including the generous donation of over 11,000 pieces of PPE to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from an ex dept member!
Latest publications
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Understanding How the Rate of C-H Bond Cleavage Affects Formate Oxidation Catalysis by a Mo-Dependent Formate Dehydrogenase.
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Robinson WE. et al, (2020), J Am Chem Soc
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The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Obstetric medicine
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Frise C. and COLLINS S., (2020)
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Achieving accurate estimates of fetal gestational age and personalised predictions of fetal growth based on data from an international prospective cohort study: a population-based machine learning study.
Journal article
Fung R. et al, (2020), Lancet Digit Health, 2, e368 - e375
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