Professor Rajesh Thakker receives OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
17 June 2024
Congratulations to RDM’s Professor Rajesh Vasantlal Thakker FRS, May Professor of Medicine and lately President, Society for Endocrinology, who has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024.
RDM launches new metabolism cross-cutting research theme
12 June 2024
On Monday 10 June, more than 50 members of RDM met to kick off the ‘Metabolism in Molecular Medicine’ cross-cutting research theme.
Heart scans could help thousands avoid unnecessary invasive procedure
5 June 2024
Thousands of patients admitted to hospital every year with suspected heart attacks could avoid an unnecessary invasive procedure if they have a routine heart MRI scan first, according to research led by the Radcliffe Department of Medicine.
AI analysis of routine heart scans can predict risk of a developing heart problems ten years in advance, new research finds
30 May 2024
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A research team led by scientists at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology which can accurately predict the risk of a heart attack, heart failure or cardiac death from routine cardiac CT scans, up to ten years in advance.
University of Oxford research receives £5 million funding boost from British Heart Foundation
24 May 2024
Funding will support world-leading cardiovascular disease research.
Study outlines feasibility of multiple disease risk prediction model for primary care
23 May 2024
A team of researchers, led by the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, has found that a single, integrated health check carried out in a primary care setting can accurately predict risks for diseases across multiple organs.
New Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
22 May 2024
Congratulations to Professor Adam Mead, who has been elected by the Academy of Medical Sciences to its fellowship.
Congratulations to our new Associate Professors
20 May 2024
RDM is delighted to announce the conferment of three new Associate Professors. Each of our new Associate Professors has been awarded the title in recognition of their contributions to research, teaching and citizenship at the University and beyond.
Early blood glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes is crucial for reducing complications and prolonging life
18 May 2024
Research led by scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh has found that early good blood glucose control can minimise the lifetime risk of diabetes-related complications, including heart attacks, kidney failure and vision loss.
Cancer Cell study identifies possible ways cancer treatment can lead to harmful side effects
16 May 2024
Researchers from the Simmons and Koohy Groups in the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) Translational Immune Discovery Unit have identified potential pathways by which cancer treatment can cause colitis.
The Radcliffe Department of Medicine mourns the sudden death of Professor Stephen Harrison
7 May 2024
Friends and colleagues of Professor Stephen Harrison, at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, where he was a visiting professor, are deeply saddened to hear about his untimely passing. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Immunology at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
29 April 2024
For International Day of Immunology 2024, three scientists from the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit in the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) speak about their research.
Catch up on RDM Day – photos, presentations and the prize winners
25 April 2024
Over 360 members of staff and students attended this year’s RDM Day on Thursday 18 April, held at the Mathematical Institute. Feedback has described the day as a valuable opportunity to meet members of RDM and engage in scientific discussion.
New heart disease calculator could save lives by identifying high-risk patients missed by current tools
18 April 2024
Collaborative research, led from NDPCHS and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.
Professor Graham Ogg Receives Wellcome Discovery Award with International Team
16 April 2024
Awards General MRC TIDU MRC WIMM Research
Professor Graham Ogg, from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine has been awarded funding for an international 8-year research programme from global charitable foundation Wellcome.