Phase 2 Endometriosis Study Highlights a Novel Molecular Imaging Agent as a Promising Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool
29 April 2026
A Phase II Study, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health, highlights the potential of a new molecular imaging agent, ‘99mTc-maraciclatide’, when used alongside a non-invasive scan to diagnose and monitor the development and treatment of Endometriosis.
Blood pressure lowering reduces cardiovascular risk across all stages of chronic kidney disease
23 April 2026
A major international study led by researchers at the Nuffield Dept of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford has found that lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by approximately 9–10% for every 5 mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure with consistent benefits across all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
New data links 104 child deaths in England to temporary accommodation
22 April 2026
New data reveals that 104 children in England have died between April 2019 and 3rd December 2024 with temporary accommodation identified as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill health or death.
MSc Student Heidi Long Leads Oxford's Women's Team to Victory in the 2026 Women’s Boat Race
13 April 2026
Congratulations to MSc student, Heidi Long and the Oxford Women’s Team on their victory in the 2026 Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race.
Global series highlights innovations and impact in post-pregnancy contraception
9 April 2026
A collection of seven articles in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, led by Visiting Editor Anita Makins, brings together global expertise on post-pregnancy contraception - an area critical to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.
Early pregnancy blood fat patterns linked to delayed brain development in children
8 April 2026
The INTERBIO-21st study has identified that a pattern of fats identified in the blood of mothers early in pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of brain growth in the baby, and developmental delays in the children once they reach 2 years of age.
Endometriosis documentary
27 March 2026
Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet diagnosis can still take up to a decade; meaning education and advocacy are more prominent than ever.
DPhil Sahana Narayan receives 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award
23 March 2026
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Awards! Together, they represent the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, activists, intellectual provocateurs, authors, and directors who inspire and catalyse us all to a more just and equitable world.
MitOX 2026 - Thursday, 9 April 2026
22 March 2026
The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health invites you to MitOX 2026 on Thursday, 9 April 2026 in Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
INTERGROWTH-21st launches Version 2 of its Growth Standards App, expanding to fetal growth and multilingual access
20 March 2026
The INTERGROWTH-21st Project has released Version 2 of its clinical growth standards app, significantly expanding its functionality to include fetal growth standards, enhanced data export options, and in-app multilingual capability. Building on the successful launch of Version 1, which integrated the INTERGROWTH-21st Newborn Size at Birth and Preterm Postnatal Growth Standards, Version 2 now incorporates additional tools to support clinicians across the full continuum of pregnancy and early life.
Latest National Maternity Survey finds 3 in 10 new mothers in England report common postnatal mental health problems
6 March 2026
Our latest national maternity survey, You & Your Baby 2024, provides a picture of the mental health and maternity care experiences of women who gave birth in England in May 2024. We heard from 3,728 women from across the country - 3 in 10 were from minority ethnic groups, 3 in 10 were born outside the UK, and 2 in 10 lived in the most disadvantaged areas. By hearing from thousands of women from a wide range of backgrounds, the survey paints a clear picture of mental health around childbirth and experiences of maternity care across England.
AI Identifies Reproducible Clinical Subtypes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
26 February 2026
Published in Nature Aging today, five distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease have been identified by using Artificial Intelligence to analyse healthcare data from over 100,000 patients.
Generation Study - tests your baby for 200+ conditions
25 February 2026
The Generation Study tests your baby for 200+ conditions. The test is free, safe, and takes place just after birth.
Early-Phase Study Demonstrates Safety and Immune Response of Therapeutic HPV Vaccine
24 February 2026
An early-phase clinical trial has reported results evaluating a new therapeutic vaccine designed to help the body clear high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women with low-grade cervical lesions.
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Offers New Insight into Preeclampsia Prevention
18 February 2026
A new multinational study from the INTERCOVID Consortium, led by researchers from the University of Oxford, has found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly when combined with a booster dose, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia, a serious and potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. The findings offer unprecedented insight into preeclampsia prevention, independent of the direct effects of COVID-19 infection.
New AI model Could Improve Prediction of Medium-Term Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
16 February 2026
Researchers from the University of Oxford and international collaborators have developed a new artificial intelligence model that can more accurately predict the medium-term risk of death for people with heart failure using routine electronic health records.
AI ‘digital assistant’ could transform fetal ultrasound training and support
11 February 2026
Researchers from the University of Oxford, including clinicians and scientists from the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (WRH), have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist clinicians during fetal ultrasound scans in real time.
New Study reveals how egg cells mature in anolis lizards
10 February 2026
Researchers from NDWRH and the MD Anderson Cancer Center shed light into the egg cell maturation in lizard ovaries by providing a detailed characterisation of the individual stages a reptile egg cell must pass through before it ovulates.
The Changing Face of Heart Disease: Why It’s Time to Rethink Prevention
9 February 2026
For decades, heart disease prevention has been one of the biggest public health success stories. Thanks to research and better awareness about risks like high blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol, rates of heart attacks and strokes have fallen dramatically since the 1960s. But in recent years, this progress has slowed, and in some countries, even reversed. Despite medical advances, the number of people being diagnosed with heart and circulatory diseases has stayed roughly the same since the mid-2000s. Rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease are thought to play a big role in this worrying trend.