Nuffield Dept. of Women's & Reproductive Health
@oxfordwomenshealth
Department within the University of Oxford leading research, education, and clinical studies in women’s and reproductive health. Our vision is a world where high-quality, evidence-based care is accessible to all. #womenshealth #reproductivehealth
📢 18+, based in South Africa, and diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis for #endometriosis? Your insights will help shape future endometriosis research. 🔗 English: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/endure-final 🔗 isiZulu: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/endure-isizulu
Even the most advanced AI is only as good as the data behind it. New @Nature Comms study finds that when important clinical information is missing from routine healthcare records, even advanced AI can't reliably reproduce clinical trial findings. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/research20260722
Highlights from the NDWRH Summer BBQ 2026 ☀️ We had a great afternoon celebrating the year's successes, catching up with colleagues, and enjoying a delicious BBQ provided by the White Hart in Headington. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all those who made the event a success. #SummerBBQ
In case you missed yesterday’s post, here are the highlights from SHROxEd 2026! @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social #MenstrualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #OxfordUniversity #EdinburghUniversity
Recently, we were pleased to host SHROxEd with the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, highlighting student-led research in #reproductivehealth. Thanks to the Student Committees at both universities for making the event a success. We look forward to SHROxEd 2027!
Baby deaths around birth fell across the UK in 2024. The latest MBRRACE-UK report shows that the baby mortality rate was 21% lower in 2024 than in 2013, yet stark inequalities remain. Read more: https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/mbrrace-uk-reports-shows-baby-deaths-declined @NPEU_Oxford #BabyLoss
#Red4Research Day 2026 We're celebrating everyone who makes research possible - our team, partners and participants. Special shout-out to our CRG and CTU colleagues for their dedication to delivering research that improves lives. Research wouldn't happen without you. @NPEU_CTU Thank you. ❤️
EXCITING NEWS! New Oxford Centre for Women's Mental Health to be established. The interdisciplinary research centre will be led by a new Professor of Women's Mental Health (applications now open!). To learn more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/uvyfrgzgaf @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk
Every 12 minutes, a woman dies from postpartum haemorrhage. A major new @TheLancet Series shows deaths can be prevented through earlier diagnosis, objective blood-loss measurement and proven interventions. https://f.mtr.cool/akdrfaijgh @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk #GlobalHealth
Could this be the right next step for your career? 🌍 MSc in Global Women's Health 🎓 2 year part-time 📍 Flexible online learning Any questions? Send us a DM or learn more via the link in our bio. https://f.mtr.cool/bbkukyboyw #GlobalHealth #WomensHealth
SPECIALISE. INNOVATE. LEAD. Our MSc in Reproductive Genetics equips scientists and clinicians with expertise in fertility, genomics and reproductive medicine. Speak to our course team with any questions. https://f.mtr.cool/einlfcjqka #ReproductiveGenetics #Genomics
Want to make a global impact in #WomensHealth? Our MSc in Global Women's Health is designed for clinicians, researchers, policymakers and health professionals. The programme combines flexible online study with international perspectives and real-world impact. Follow or message us to learn more.
Researchers develop a wearable ultrasound patch for continuous fetal monitoring. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the UPatch could help clinicians identify fetal complications earlier in high-risk pregnancies. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/upatch @ox.ac.uk #MaternalHealth #FetalMonitoring
A first-in-human pilot study from @ox.ac.uk suggests that removal of sFlt-1, a placenta-derived protein, from the blood may support the management of very preterm #preeclampsia, improving outcomes for premature babies. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/targeted-removal-of-sflt-1 @medsci.ox.ac.uk
We’re very proud to announce that NDWRH at Oxford University now leads Europe’s largest #miscarriage research centre in partnership with Tommy’s. Our aim? To advance miscarriage research and care for all. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-partners-with-tommys @ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
On #WorldOvarianCancerDay, we’re raising awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, survival rates, and the importance of earlier diagnosis. For further information, visit: https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/ovarian-cancer-awareness-day #OvarianCancerAwareness #WomensHealth #CancerResearch #EarlyDiagnosis
New research from the University of Oxford is investigating an innovative approach to detecting #Endometriosis. This non-invasive scan shows promising results and could reduce diagnostic delays, worldwide. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/detectphase2 @ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
A major shift in miscarriage care could prevent over 10,000 pregnancy losses a year in the UK. New Tommy's research, led by @arricoomarasamy.bsky.social shows support after the first miscarriage, not the third, can identify risks earlier and improve outcomes. Time to rethink care. #WomensHealth
New research study from Oxford, published in @thelancet.com shows lowering blood pressure reduces heart risk in #ChronicKidneyDisease patients. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/blood-pressure-lowering-reduces-cardiovascular-risk-across-all-stages-of-chronic-kidney-disease. @medsci.ox.ac.uk
INTERGROWTH-21st launches Version 2 of its Growth Standards App. Now supporting end-to-end monitoring, plus improved data management and multilingual access. Download: iOS: https://tinyurl.com/IGiOS Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/IGgoogleplay
We’re hiring Clinical Teaching Associates. Support medical students learning examination skills in a respectful way. No experience needed. Learn more & apply: https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/clinical-teaching-associates-ctas/clinical-teaching-associates-faqs @oxfordcareers.bsky.social #Hiring
New global series highlights innovations in post-pregnancy contraception, key to improving maternal & newborn health. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/global-series-highlights-innovations-and-impact-in-post-pregnancy-contraception @medsci.ox.ac.uk
Huge congratulations to MSc student Heidi Long OLY and the Oxford Women’s Team on their first Boat Race win since 2016. An incredible performance on the Thames and 9.4 seconds ahead in challenging conditions! Photo Credit: The Boat Race Company Ltd @theboatrace
Early insights from this study, published in @thelancet.com, could help identify at-risk pregnancies and support better outcomes. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/early-pregnancy-blood-fat-patterns-linked-to-delayed-brain-development-in-children @medsci.ox.ac.uk #MaternalHealth #ChildDevelopment
Heart disease is changing shape. Rates of heart attacks and strokes have stalled; but conditions like atrial fibrillation, valve disease, and heart failure are rising. What the research tells us: https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/time-to-rethink-prevention #HeartHealth #Cardiology #PublicHealth
Congratulations to @sahanasnarayan - a 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award recipient! 🎉 Her Oxford research asks: how is risk communicated in pregnancy and labour, and what does that mean for women's autonomy? She explains it best herself. #MaternalHealth #FetalHealth #OxfordResearch
Digital decision-support tools are becoming more common in labour wards; but how are they viewed by the #clinicians who use them? We’re surveying midwives, obstetricians, trainees & students (18+) with labour ward experience. Have your say👇 https://buff.ly/lNTKDYa #OxfordResearch @medsci.ox.ac.uk
We’re proud to mark #InternationalWomensDay2026 by recognising & celebrating the inspiring women who have positively impacted our staff and students. We thank them for their advice, support, leadership and the lasting difference they have made in our lives. #IWD2026 @ox.ac.uk @npeu-ctu.bsky.social
Early-phase clinical trial tests new therapeutic #HPV vaccine for women with persistent high-risk HPV and low-grade cervical lesions. The vaccine was well-tolerated and generated strong HPV-specific immune responses. buff.ly/1Qoph5p @cancerresearchuk.org #CervicalCancerResearch
For #HPVAwarenessDay2026 and the #OneLessWorry campaign, we spoke with Prof Hellner about the latest research, and how many HPV-related #cancers are preventable. Education, preventative vaccination, and screening save lives. https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/research/HPV-Research #MedicalResearch