Further data has been presented from the \u201cDetecting Endometriosis expressed integrins using technetium-99m\u201d (DETECT) imaging study, indicating that 99mTc-maraciclatide is capable of imaging superficial peritoneal endometriosis, the earliest stage of the disease.
Our development of the ExoCounter assay, which detects placental small extracellular vesicles in maternal blood, offers a promising and resource-efficient method for screening the early-onset variant of Preeclampsia. This project is supported by global collaboration and funding to enhance its application in diverse populations.
The \"Conversations on Maternal Mental Health in Africa\" symposium is scheduled for June 19, 2024, in Oxford. This hybrid event, organised by the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health and the Africa Oxford Initiative at the University of Oxford is in partnership with the Perinatal Mental Health Project at the University of Cape Town.
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected eight distinguished biomedical and health scientists from the University of Oxford to its prestigious fellowship for the year 2024, including our very own Head of Department, Professor Krina Zondervan, for her outstanding contributions to women\u2019s health.
A groundbreaking study, published in Nature Communications, unveils HAPPY - a pioneering tool that uses AI to revolutionise the analysis of placental health. Developed by an international team of researchers, HAPPY represents a significant leap forward in helping to understand the vital role of the placenta in maternal and fetal health.
Lesa Levett has emerged victorious at yesterday\u2019s VC Awards ceremony. Lesa was honoured with the prestigious \"Enhancing Oxford\u2019s Professional Services Award\" in recognition of her remarkable contributions towards driving positive change within our department and her support in other departments within MSD.
In women\u2019s and reproductive health, there is a growing body of work suggesting that extracellular vesicles have a critical role in communications between the fetus and mother, and also between the reproductive organs and the rest of the body. This is believed to be relevant to a range of pathological conditions, including complications in pregnancy such as preeclampsia, endometriosis, and infertility.
In a ground-breaking study published today in Lancet Global Health, researchers present findings challenging conventional wisdom regarding the impact of household air pollution on fetal growth. \r\n\r\nThe study, conducted in 3200 households across resource-poor settings in Guatemala, India, Rwanda, and Peru, focused on assessing the effects of reducing personal exposures to household air pollution on fetal growth in a randomized controlled trial.
EndoCaRe Oxford were pleased to be invited to partner with the Vagina Museum on this event, with the team providing key information on symptoms, diagnosis and current research as well as taking part in several events.
Exciting advancements in the early detection of endometriosis have been unveiled by Serac Healthcare Limited and the Nuffield Department of Women\u2019s and Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford. Preliminary data from the \u201cDetecting Endometriosis expressed integrins using technetium-99m\u201d (DETECT) imaging study suggest a new imaging agent, 99mTc-maraciclatide, could revolutionize the diagnosis of this debilitating condition.
Green Templeton College proudly celebrated International Womens Day 2024 by honouring fourteen exceptional women with a series of nine stunning portraits. We are proud to announce that this included Josephine Agyeman-Duah, and Dr Shobhana Nagraj within the Kennedy Group of the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health.
Dr. Jose Villar, Professor of Perinatal Medicine at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Women\u2019s & Reproductive Health, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition.
Gout is associated with an increased risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, according to new research which looked at the health records of more than 860,000 people.
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of reproductive science at our MSc in Clinical Embryology Virtual Open Event at 12:00pm (GMT) on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. To register: email msc.embryology@wrh.ox.ac.uk
We are excited to announce that our esteemed colleague, Dr. Katy Vincent, is one of the latest cohort of National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Senior Research Fellows.
Among the standout projects featured at the Prototypes for Humanity Exhibition in Dubai was the groundbreaking work of our very own Prof. Helen Townley and her student, Ben White. Their project, titled \u201cRadio wave-activated chemotherapy\" drew significant attention for its inventive approach to addressing critical issues in cancer treatment....
After a few years\u2019 break, precipitated by Covid, the Nuffield Department of Women\u2019s and Reprodutive Health (WRH) supported the re-start of the annual Oxosome meetings and a new Oxosome committee.
In a significant stride towards the preservation of rhinoceros fertility, the Rhino Fertility Project, founded by Professor Suzannah Williams, unveils groundbreaking insights into the structure and molecular characteristics of Southern White Rhinoceros ovaries.
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