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Breakthrough Research Reveals Promising Advances in Rhino Fertility Preservation

17 November 2023

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.

Prestigious award for Prof. Ahmed

17 November 2023

Celebrating Excellence: Recognising Outstanding Achievement in MSc Clinical Embryology

10 November 2023

We are delighted to honour the exceptional achievements of students pursuing their Masters in Clinical Embryology at our esteemed institution.

Unlocking the Wonders of Life: First Digital Fetal Brain Atlas Unveiled

27 October 2023

We are thrilled to share a ground breaking achievement in the field of neuroscience, as part of the INTERGROWTH-21st Project. A collaborative team of 200+ researchers from multiple health and scientific institutions around the world, has unveiled the first digital atlas that illustrates the remarkable journey of human brain development in the womb. Led by the University, this exciting publication (now featured in the renowned journal Nature) shows the dynamics of normative maturation in each hemisphere of the fetal brain between 14 and 31 weeks of gestation - a crucial period in human development.

WRH new branding launch

16 October 2023

After a year long, extensive project, we are extremely excited to launch our new department logo and branding.

PrecisionLife Licenses University of Oxford Data to Discover Personalised Treatments for Endometriosis Patients

29 June 2023

PrecisionLife to analyse OXEGENE data to improve mechanistic understanding of endometriosis and identify novel drug targets to support the development of new personalised treatments for millions of women worldwide.

Adenomyosis: From symptoms to treatment

26 May 2023

Adenomyosis can cause irregular, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and it can affect fertility. Women with adenomyosis who do become pregnant have an increased risk of miscarriage, pre-term delivery, pre-eclampsia and bleeding after delivery. So what causes adenomyosis, and how is it diagnosed and treated? Dr Jen Southcombe & DPhil student Fitnat Topbas Selcuki discuss this complex condition and how diagnosis options are changing and improving in an article in The Conversation.

New Associate Professor Title

24 May 2023

Congratulations to Prof Kevin Coward who was conferred the title of Associate Professor by the University's Medical Sciences Division Board.

New study reveals autoimmune disorders now affect about one in ten individuals

5 May 2023

A new population-based study of 22 million people shows that autoimmune disorders now affect about one in ten individuals. The work, published in The Lancet, also highlights important socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional differences for several autoimmune disorders and provides new clues on possible causes behind these diseases.

World Congress on Endometriosis 2023

2 May 2023

The 15th World Congress on Endometriosis kicks off in Edinburgh from 3rd to 6th May 2023. The Congress brings together scientists, clinicians, health professionals and patients to collaborate on the biologic and sociologic understanding of endometriosis, with the ultimate goal to improve clinical care. Expectations are high, with 1100 attendees from 50 countries, presenting nearly 600 original research papers. Experts from our dept's Oxford EndoCaRe research group will be chairing talks, giving oral presentations, sharing posters, networking and more!

Endometriosis: black women continue to receive poorer care for the condition

31 March 2023

Sufferers of the condition wait between eight to 12 years on average for a diagnosis. Yet for black women, this picture is even worse – with research showing they’re 50% less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis compared to white women.

The Boat Race 2023: Meet the Cox of the Oxford Men's Crew

24 March 2023

This Sunday 26th March is the annual Boat Race when rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities race along the River Thames. This year our MSc in Clinical Embryology Student Anna O’Hanlon, has been selected to cox the Oxford Men's boat, a huge honour.

Multiple Debilitating Pains – New global study shows the experience of Endometriosis is rooted in a person’s genetics

13 March 2023

Researchers at the University of Oxford in collaboration with 25 teams across the world have published the largest study to date of the genetic basis of endometriosis.

Our research on Intelligent Imaging in Fetal Health is led by Prof Aris Papageorghiou. It encompasses two key areas; Pregnancy Imaging Laboratory and Global Maternal and Fetal Health.

Parental and Maternal Mental Health at Oxford

3 March 2023

A new university campaign called Brain and Mental Health at Oxford seeks to expand our understanding of the brain at a cellular level, exploring the impacts of mental health issues on the individual, and examining population-wide global health problems. From examining fetal neurodevelopment in pregnancy to analysing the impacts of parental psychosis, researchers at the University of Oxford are changing the way we think about parental and maternal mental health.

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2023

9 February 2023

Women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities around the world and their participation should be strengthened. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science on Saturday 11th February 2023, we are showcasing some of the amazing female students in our department, the vision for their women's health research and who or what inspires them.

Vaccine protects against pregnancy complications from COVID-19 Omicron variant

18 January 2023

The global network led by the Oxford Maternal and Perinatal Health Institute (OMPHI) at the University of Oxford has today published, in the Lancet, the results of the ‘2022 INTERCOVID Study’ conducted in 41 hospitals across 18 countries.

MitOX 2023- 21st April

13 January 2023

The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health invites you to MitOX 2023 on Friday 21st April. Our annual conference for researchers with an interest in mitochondria from academia and pharma. This year's event will be 'hybrid', so you can join in-person or virtually!

Award Winning Podcast

20 December 2022

‘Unheard of – The hidden voice of Endometriosis ’ the podcast series co-hosted by Danielle Perro (Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology) and Magda Mareckova (DPhil student) has been recognised by the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, with a Public Engagement with Research Project Award.

New appointment at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

20 October 2022

Congratulations to Manu Vatish, Professor of Obstetrics & Consultant Obstetrician who has been appointed as the new Deputy Director for Maternal and Child Health Discovery at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Oxford gets £122m funding for healthcare research