NDORMS, University of Oxford

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Discovering the causes of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions at the University of Oxford to deliver excellent and innovative care that changes lives.

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NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· 22d

Did you see this? Research, led by Edward Jenkins at the Kennedy Institute, has revealed how one of the immune system’s most important regulatory pathways operates at the earliest moments of T cell activation.

A cancer cell is being targeted by immune T cells

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· 26d

🎉 Congratulations to Declan Moran, who has been awarded a British Society for Research on Ageing small research grant!

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· 28d

🎉 Congratulations to Max Stewart and Nisrina Widari, who have successfully defended their DPhil theses!

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jul 13

At the next Meet the researcher, we will be learning all about fractures! 🦴🩻 🗓️ Monday 27 June ⏰ 1 – 2pm 📍 Zoom Register now 👉 https://medsci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZDiYOnNiQp-mhaVFh7BG6w

$Meet the researcher 27 June | 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Zoom Register at https://medsci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZDiYOnNiQp-mhaVFh7BG6w Rowa Taha, Academic Clinical Lecturer Comparing surgical and non-surgical treatments for metacarpal fractures: a randomised feasibility study James Webster, Health Data Epidemiologist You've had a bone fracture: how can we prevent another?$

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jul 7

Did you see this? Researchers from NDORMS are playing leading roles in a UK-wide research consortium aiming to improve treatment and outcomes for people living with osteoarthritis. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/pioneering-study-sets-out-to-answer-why-osteoarthritis-impacts-patients-differently

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jul 2

Did you see this? An international study led by researchers at the Kennedy Institute @kiroxford.bsky.social found that osteoarthritis is not a collection of separate diseases, as many scientists had previously speculated.

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 26

NDORMS researchers have found that a naturally occurring compound called spermidine may help improve vaccine responses in some older adults by reducing signs of immune system ageing. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/natural-compound-may-help-boost-vaccine-responses-in-older-adults

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 25

This year’s Botnar Institute Student Symposium was the best ever! Find out more about the day and see who the prize winners were! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/biss-2026-concluded

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 23

🎉 Congratulations to Malvika Gulati, who has successfully defended her DPhil thesis!

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 22

There’s still time to join us later to Meet the researcher! We’ll be talking arthritis and rare bone diseases with University of Oxford researchers. 🗓️ Monday 22 June ⏰ 1 – 2pm 📍 Zoom Register now 👉 https://medsci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ewuAk1dfTZqcsITs_tY9lQ#

Meet the researcher
22 June | 13:00 - 14:00 GMT
Zoom
Dr Kristina Zec, Postdoctoral researcher
The Hidden Guardians of Our Joints: Macrophages in Arthritis
Dr Helen Knowles, Senior Research Scientist
Understanding rare bone disease is hard! Can lab models identify treatment options?

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 19

A new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Aberdeen, has found that resurfacing the kneecap during total knee replacement is likely to be the most cost-effective approach for patients and healthcare systems over the long term.

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 17

🎉 Congratulations to the brilliant Kennedy Histology Team (Ida Parisi, Oyindamola Ajisegiri and Ugne Radziukaite) who have won the May 2026 Cancer Research UK Research is Beautiful competition! 🔬🧫 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/05/latest-winner-in-our-research-is-beautiful-competition-3/

Picrosirius red (PSR) staining of a collagen rich knee joint showing the femur, tibia and meniscus viewed under polarised light microscope

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 16

🎉 Congratulations to Prof Stephanie Dakin, who has been awarded a major research project from the Horserace Betting Levy Board and the Racing Foundation to identify targeted new treatments for equine tendon injuries. 🐎 https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/tackling-tendon-injuries-a-one-medicine-approach

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 12

The STEpUP OA study found that osteoarthritis is not a collection of separate diseases, but a single condition with common core underlying biological pathways. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/largest-study-of-knee-osteoarthritis-tissue-reveals-the-core-biological-pathways-underlying-osteoarthritis

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 10

Another brilliant Botnar Institute Student Symposium! Thank you to the wonderful students of the Botnar for sharing your research with such enthusiasm and style! 🔬🥼🧫🦴

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 5

What a brilliant couple of days at the Kennedy Institute Postdoc Symposium! An opportunity to share research and look for new collaborations! 🔬🧬🥼🧫

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Jun 1

Are you considering a future in clinical research? Join us for a 45-minute session highlighting clinical research fellowship opportunities in Oxford across a range of specialities. 🗓️ Tuesday 16 June ⏰ 6pm 📍 Online Register now 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/ad1pNcRQN8

Clinical Research Fellowships in Oxford

Are you considering a future in clinical research? Join us for a focused 45-minute session highlighting clinical research fellowship opportunities in Oxford across a range of specialities.

This event is aimed at trainees interested in exploring clinical academic pathways, including those with MRCP, NHS and Academic Clinical Fellowship experience, or an emerging interest in research.

Tuesday 16 June, 6pm
Online

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· May 15

🩺 Earlier this week our brilliant research nurses at the Oxford Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility celebrated International Nurses Day! 💊

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· May 13

🎉 Congratulations to Ed Burn, Antonella Delmestri and Paula Dhiman who have all been awarded the title of Associate Professor! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/associate-professor-title-awarded-to-ndorms-researchers

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· May 8

Congratulations to Prof James Fullerton, who has been appointed as John Climax Professor of Clinical Therapeutics! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/james-fullerton-appointed-as-john-climax-professor-of-clinical-therapeutics

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· May 7

A major new NIHR funded programme grant aims to make medical implants safer and better value for money in the NHS. The project will develop a robust framework to assess the long-term risks, benefits and costs of implants.

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· May 6

Researchers - including Prof Chris Buckley from the Kennedy Institute @kiroxford.bsky.social - across the UK are banding together to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis – pain reduction.

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 30

🤔🥼🔬 Have you thought of a career in medical research? If you are a sixth form student, join us to hear University of Oxford researchers talk about their work and careers. 🗓️ Wednesday 13 May ⏰ 4pm 📍 Zoom Sign up now 👉 https://medsci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_myzPEmYCR2G2ui1VdHI1gg#/registration

Have you thought of a career in medical research?
Wednesday 13 May, 4pm

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 28

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Monday? Why not come along to Science Mad at the Dorchester on Thames Festival? There’ll be lots of free, hands-on science activities for all ages! See you there! 🗓️ Monday 4 May ⏰ 12pm – 4pm https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/science-mad/

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 27

There’s still time to join us later today to Meet the researcher! We’ll be talking joint replacements, inflammation and hip osteoarthritis with three University of Oxford researchers. 🗓️ 27 April ⏰ 1pm 📍 Zoom Register now 👉 https://medsci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sMGIRtHaSOmH9zEMcyYlDA

Meet the researcher
27 April | 13.00 - 14.00 GMT
Zoom
Elliot Johnson-Hall, DPhil student, Understanding how the body responds to joint replacements
Mark Coles, Professor of Immunology, Not Getting Lost in Translation, Pathways to Next Generation Therapies for chronic inflammatory disease
Faisal Shaikh, Specialist Registrar in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Developing Assessment Methods in Early Hip Osteoarthritis

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 22

In this moving article for Science written by Kennedy researcher Dr Abhishek Puthenveetil, he describes how surviving cancer has shaped his journey as a scientist. https://www.science.org/content/article/how-opening-about-being-cancer-survivor-reshaped-my-ph-d-journey

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 20

Next week, Prof Laura Coates will be speaking at the Kennedy about Precision approaches in Psoriatic Arthritis: prediction, prevention and treatment. 🗓️ Thursday 30 April ⏰ 12 – 1pm 📍 Kennedy Institute Lecture Theatre https://events.ox.ac.uk/oxford_event/5d1598c2-bc34-f111-88b5-7c1e52046959

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 10

Calling all early career researchers with an OUH contract! The OHSRC are offering grants of up to £10,000 to NHS staff (including honorary contracts) whose research will help patients of the OUH. Interested? Find out more and apply 👉https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/researchers/grants/

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Oxfordshire Health Services Research Committee research grants
Grants of up to £10,000
For early career researchers with an OUH contract
www.ouh.nhs.uk/researchers/grants/

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 9

The Kennedy Institute has secured a major five-year funding commitment of £28 million from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research, extending its long-standing strategic partnership to 2031. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/kennedy-institute-of-rheumatology-secures-five-year-major-funding

NDORMS, University of Oxford@ndorms· Apr 2