EDI News and Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

DPAG researchers to take on the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation

24 May 2022

Associate Professor Sarah De Val will lead a team of researchers as they take on the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) London to Brighton Bike Ride.

Nicola Smart appointed Associate Professor of Cellular and Integrative Physiology

18 May 2022

The post is in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Christ Church College.

DPAG researchers showcased at premier European Society of Cardiology meeting

5 May 2022

DPAG scientists across four research groups were highlighted at the major annual European Society of Cardiology basic science conference (FCVB 2022). Congratulations are in order for Dr KC Park on receiving the Young Investigator Award and to Dr Elisabetta Gamen on winning the Moderated Poster Prize.

Charmaine Lang appointed Departmental Research Lecturer

28 April 2022

Congratulations are in order to Charmaine Lang on her conferral of the title of Departmental Research Lecturer.

Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft awarded Banting Medal

15 March 2022

The 2022 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement, awarded by the American Diabetes Association, recognises extraordinary leaders in diabetes research, prevention, and treatment.

Celebrating achievement on International Women's Day

8 March 2022

The campaign theme for this year is #BreakTheBias. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. This International Women's Day, we celebrate some of the awards, accolades and advances several of DPAG’s women have achieved over the past year, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Winners of DPAG Image Competition announced

21 January 2022

A department-wide image competition has yielded a range of stunning images showcasing the diversity and breadth of DPAG's science. Three prize winners and eight commended pictures are announced.

Christoph Treiber awarded ERC Starting Grant to investigate the origins of behavioural diversity

10 January 2022

Congratulations are in order for postdoctoral research scientist Dr Christoph Treiber who has been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council. His funded project will investigate the genetic components that may contribute to diversity of brain function and behaviour.

Mootaz Salman appointed Departmental Research Lecturer

9 December 2021

Congratulations are in order to Mootaz Salman on his conferral of the title of Departmental Research Lecturer.

Ana Domingos appointed Editor-in-Chief for distinguished American Physiological Society journal

30 November 2021

Congratulations are in order to Associate Professor Ana Domingos on her appointment as Editor-in-Chief for the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism.

DPAG Academics receive Teaching Excellence Awards

13 October 2021

The Medical Sciences Division's Teaching Excellence Awards scheme recognises and rewards excellence in teaching, supervision, the organisation and development of teaching, and support for teaching and learning, within a research-intensive environment.

DPAG Researchers honoured for their work in cardiac metabolism

27 September 2021

Kaitlyn Dennis, Ujang Purnama and Kerstin Timm have won prizes across each of the three award categories at this year’s Society for Heart and Vascular Metabolism conference, demonstrating DPAG's continued excellence in cardiac metabolism research.

Xin Sun shortlisted in national science image competition

25 August 2021

DPAG Postdoctoral Research Scientist Dr Xin Sun has been shortlisted in the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition.

Gosia Cyranka and Sian Wilcox honoured by The Physiological Society

6 August 2021

DPAG DPhil students Gosia Cyranka and Sian Wilcox have been awarded prestigious Early Career Researcher Prizes at Physiology 2021, The Physiological Society's Annual Conference celebrating first-class physiology.

Small Lecture Theatre renamed to honour DPAG pioneer Florence Buchanan

5 August 2021

The newly renamed Florence Buchanan Lecture Theatre is testament to Dr Buchanan’s pioneering career in physiology, in line with the Department's ongoing commitment to acknowledge the significant contribution of women to DPAG and its predecessor departments.

Oxford Medical Students shine in National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition 2021

28 July 2021

Preclinical Medicine Undergraduate students Thomas Henning, Ivan Jim Paul and Owen Sweeney have helped Oxford build on last year to achieve the University's best ever performance in The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition. Preparation for their successful participation was assisted by DPAG's Professor Zoltán Molnár, Dr Michael Gilder and Samuel Snowdon.

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