Seminars and events
At the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) and the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU)
Alongside a wider programme of seminars, courses and events delivered throughout the year, we run regular Departmental Seminars during term time on Tuesdays in the Anne Anderson Lecture Theatre. These sessions provide an opportunity to hear from both internal and external speakers on topics aligned with our research themes, and offer updates on research, methods and skills.
Our broader events programme takes place across a range of times and locations. While some sessions are designed specifically for internal colleagues, most are open to external attendees, including members of the public and healthcare professionals. Together, these activities support learning, collaboration and networking across NDWRH, NPEU and the wider community.
Dr Mike Suttie manages our department seminars. If you would like to recommend a speaker, or have any questions, please get in touch at seminars@wrh.ox.ac.uk
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Latest news
Oxford to lead Europe's largest miscarriage research centre in partnership with Tommy's
13 May 2026
The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health is proud to announce that it is now leading Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research, alongside existing partners: the University of Birmingham, the University of Warwick, and Imperial College London.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day 2026 highlights the need for earlier detection and better outcomes
8 May 2026
Today, on World Ovarian Cancer Day, we recognise the impact ovarian cancer has on women and families worldwide, and the urgent need for earlier diagnosis, improved treatment, and better survival outcomes. The day also highlights the importance of continued research to improve understanding of ovarian cancer biology, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. High-grade serous ovarian cancer is the most common subtype of ovarian cancer, with many patients diagnosed at an advanced stage. Survival outcomes remain closely linked to the stage at which the disease is diagnosed.
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.
Publications
Post-catalysis structures of mitochondrial complex I with ubiquinol-10 bound in the active site
Journal article
Chung I. et al, (2026), Nature Communications, 17
FINE-EM-seq: a rapid isothermal amplification method enabling comprehensive methylome profiling of zebrafish early embryos
Journal article
Ding C. et al, (2026), Cell Insight, 5, 100324 - 100324
Development of the INDIGO partnership knowledge exchange strategy
Journal article
Taylor Salisbury T. et al, (2026), SSM - Mental Health, 9, 100602 - 100602
AI-assisted placenta pathology in clinical use: barriers and opportunities.
Journal article
Walker EC. et al, (2026), Placenta