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Becky Carlyle funded by leading dementia research charity to reveal new targets for Alzheimer's
21 September 2022
Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist Dr Becky Carlyle has been awarded a £420K funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Researchers describe how cancer cells can defend themselves from the consequences of certain genetic defects
16 September 2022
Swietach Group scientists have identified a rescue mechanism that allows cancers to overcome the consequences of inactivating mutations in critically important genes.
Gero Miesenböck awarded Horwitz Prize for foundational work on Optogenetics
8 September 2022
Congratulations are in order for Professor Gero Miesenböck, who is to be awarded the 2022 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize, together with Professors Karl Deisseroth and Peter Hegemann, for research that laid the foundation for the field of optogenetics.
Professor Dame Sue Black joins DPAG as Visiting Professor of Forensic Anatomy
1 September 2022
The Department welcomes Professor Dame Sue Black DBE OBE FRSE FBA FRAI FRSB ChFA, Baroness Black of Strome and one of the world’s leading forensic scientists, as our Visiting Professor of Forensic Anatomy.
Rita Alonaizan introduces sixth form students to basic science with In2ScienceUK
23 August 2022
Postdoctoral Research Scientist Dr Rita Alonaizan hosted two students via the In2ScienceUK programme, and provided a hands-on work experience in Associate Professor Mathilda Mommersteeg’s Lab from Monday 1 – Friday 5 August during the school summer holidays.
DPAG has two new Professors
22 August 2022
Congratulations are in order to Ana Domingos and Nicola Smart who have been awarded the title of Professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction round.
DPhil student wins prestigious scholarship recognising outstanding promise in research
22 August 2022
Congratulations are in order for Adam Wells, DPhil student in the Wilson Group, who has been awarded the Krebs Memorial Scholarship by the Biochemical Society.
DPAG hosts successful first Science in the Park event
3 August 2022
More than 100 children, along with around 50 parents, grandparents and caregivers enjoyed an exciting variety of activities on the theme of ‘How the Body Works’ in University Parks on Tuesday 26 July. This ‘Science in the Park’ event was run by DPAG’s Outreach and Public Engagement Working Group (OPEWG) and volunteers comprising research scientists, clinical anatomy teaching staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Mootaz Salman recognised by premier global society for Neurochemists
26 July 2022
Congratulations are in order for Dr Mootaz Salman, who has received the prestigious Young Scientist Lectureship Award by the International Society of Neurochemistry (ISN) in recognition for his eminent research achievements in cellular neuroscience.
IDRM officially opens in Oxford
20 July 2022
A celebration for the opening of the Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) led by Paul Riley took place on Tuesday 12 July 2022, attended by many DPAG members who have recently relocated to this fantastic new Institute.
Annual Report 2021 - 2022
19 July 2022
The Department's Annual Report for the academic year 2021-22 has been released. The brochure showcases a selection of the year's highlights, including another top world ranking for Anatomy and Physiology and a strong contribution to the University of Oxford's success to Unit of Assessment 5 in the National Research Excellence framework (2021).
Wade-Martins Group attain Silver Sustainability Award
19 July 2022
The Wade-Martins Group has achieved a Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Silver award in recognition of its sustainable practices.
Randy Bruno and Scott Waddell receive Wellcome Discovery Awards
18 July 2022
Congratulations are in order for Professors Randy Bruno and Scott Waddell who have each been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Discovery Award to significantly enhance our understanding of higher cognitive functions.
DPhil student wins senior College scholarship for research excellence
14 July 2022
Congratulations are in order for Judy Sayers, DPhil student in the Riley Group, who has been awarded the University College senior G A Paul Scholarship for research excellence.
Sherrington Road reopening celebrated with Street Party
5 July 2022
On Friday 1 July 2022, DPAG, Biochemistry and Kavli INsD came together for a street party to celebrate the completion of the landscaping project on Sherrington Road.
Celebrating DPAG Heroines
5 July 2022
On Friday 1 July 2022, the Department gathered to hear from Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft FRS about the pioneering women physiologists and anatomists throughout Oxford's history, followed by talks from Associate Professors Samira Lakhal-Littleton and Nicola Smart, and the unveiling of The Physiological Society's blue plaque commemorating one of DPAG's earliest pioneering women, Florence Buchanan.
Anant Parekh to deliver The Physiological Society's Annual Review Prize Lecture
4 July 2022
The Annual Review Prize Lecture is The Physiological Society's most prestigious lecture.
Neil Herring to give prestigious Bayliss-Starling Prize Lecture
30 June 2022
The annual Prize Lecture from The Physiological Society will provide an opportunity to highlight the importance of the Herring lab's work into the nervous system’s critical role in cardiovascular health and disease.
Fellowship awarded to Mootaz Salman could pave the way for early intervention in Parkinson’s
29 June 2022
Congratulations are in order for Departmental Research Lecturer Dr Mootaz Salman who has been awarded a prestigious Early Career Fellowship funded by the Leverhulme Trust.