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Dr Harry M. Charlton FMedSci FRS

7 August 2023

Duncan Sparrow elected Supernumerary Fellow of Exeter college

31 July 2023

The Department congratulates Associate Professor Duncan Sparrow on his appointment as Supernumerary Fellow of Exeter College, University of Oxford.

Molly Stevens joins Exeter College as a Supernumerary Fellow

28 July 2023

Congratulations are in order for Professor Molly Stevens FREng FRS who has been elected a Supernumerary Fellow of Exeter College, University of Oxford.

DPAG and Biochemistry inspire local children with second Science in the Park event

27 July 2023

On Tuesday 25 July, more than 140 children together with around 60 parents and caregivers were treated to a thrilling variety of hands-on science activities in University Parks. ‘Science in the Park’ was run by DPAG’s Outreach and Public Engagement Working Group (OPEWG), in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry, with 30 volunteers comprising research scientists, graduate students and professional services staff.

BHF Fellowship for Ian McCracken could pave the way to promoting blood vessel growth in heart attack patients

27 July 2023

Congratulations are in order for Dr Ian McCracken, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Smart Group, who has been awarded an Immediate Postdoctoral Basic Science Research Fellowship by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). His fellowship project aims to improve understanding of the mechanisms underpinning the formation of the coronary vessels and reveal novel targets for future therapeutic strategies to drive neovascularisation.

Yitao Zhu awarded Goodger and Schorstein scholarship

21 July 2023

Congratulations are in order to Yitao Zhu on winning a Goodger and Schorstein Award from the Medical Sciences Internal Fund.

Can 3D models of brain-on-chip help in developing new treatments?

19 July 2023

Fascinating new TEDx Talk from Departmental Research Lecturer and Leverhulme Fellow Dr Mootaz Salman.

Thamali Ayagama wins Physiology 2023 Poster Prize

18 July 2023

Congratulations are in order to Dr Thamali Ayagama who has been awarded the Physiological Reports Poster Prize at Physiology 2023, The Physiological Society's premier Annual Conference.

Researcher Spotlight for South Asian Heritage Month: Dr Kalina Naidoo

18 July 2023

South Asian Heritage Month, running from 18 July - 17 August each year, aims to commemorate, and celebrate, South Asian cultures, histories and communities, helping to spread awareness of the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia. Here at DPAG, we are celebrating the stories that make up our diverse and vibrant community. Meet Dr Kalina Naidoo, a Postdoctoral Neuronal Cell Biologist working in the Wade-Martins Group based in the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery (Kavli INsD).

Sherrington Road Street Party 2023

17 July 2023

On Friday 7 July 2023, DPAG, Biochemistry and Kavli INsD came together for the second Sherrington Road Street Party to enjoy paella, ice cream, street food snacks, Pimms, and garden games in University Parks. Enjoy some photographs of the event here.

Professor Scott Waddell appointed Deputy Head of Department

17 July 2023

Congratulations are in order to Professor Scott Waddell FRS who becomes Deputy Head of the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics alongside Professor Manuela Zaccolo.

Exploring the importance of early brain development

12 July 2023

Mental health is not written in the stars – but some conditions can be determined even before birth and the origins of some vulnerabilities may lie in the first few months of life, says Professor Zoltán Molnár. Part of the University of Oxford's 'Brain and mental health' campaign.

Portrait outside the Burdon Sanderson Cardiac sciences Centre

Manuela Zaccolo receives Ketty Schwartz Award 2023

12 July 2023

The ISHR-ES Ketty Schwartz Award is awarded annually to a European researcher who has made a significant scientific contribution to cardiovascular research.

Winners of the DPAG Image Competition 2023 announced

7 July 2023

A department-wide image competition has yielded a wide variety of beautiful images showcasing the diversity and breadth of DPAG's science. Two prize winners and a further three commended pictures are announced.

Annual Report 2022 - 2023

7 July 2023

The Department's Annual Report for the academic year 2022-23 has been released. The brochure showcases a selection of the year's highlights, including another top world ranking for Anatomy and Physiology, our prestigious new hires, and our longest list of awards and honours yet.

Sharmila Saran Rajendran awarded best poster at the Oxford Teaching and Learning Symposium

6 July 2023

Congratulations to Sharmila Saran Rajendran on receiving the best poster award from the University of Oxford's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Martin Williams at the Teaching and Learning Symposium hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on 22 June 2023.

DPAG researchers host week-long teacher residential in collaboration with Oxford Colleges

5 July 2023

Five school teachers joined researchers from the Carlyle, Lakhal-Littleton, Mommersteeg, Srinivas, and Stone groups, based in the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM), Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, and Sherrington Building, in a project run in collaboration with Jesus College and Trinity College between 19 and 22 June 2023.

Helen Christian appointed Associate Head of Division for Education

4 July 2023

Congratulations are in order to Associate Professor Helen Christian, who has been appointed to the role of Associate Head of Division for Education, succeeding Professor David Vaux.

Two side by side tissue samples from a human colon. On the left shows a sample from a normal colon (more alkaline) and on the right shows colorectal cancer tissue, characterised by higher acidity.

Researchers discover how cancer cells adapt under acidity

27 June 2023

New research led by Dr Johanna Michl and Professor Pawel Swietach has solved the longstanding mystery of how cancer cells are able to maintain a relatively alkaline intracellular pH, despite being surrounded by an acidic environment. A raised intracellular pH is required for cancer progression because it allows cancer cells to efficiently proliferate and metastasise. However, until now the exact molecular mechanism underlying this adaptation was unknown.

Wade-Martins Group attain Gold Sustainability Award

22 June 2023

The Wade-Martins Group has achieved a Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Gold award in recognition of its sustainable practices – the first lab to achieve the top award within the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG).

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