British Heart Foundation professors fundraise to fight for every heartbeat
24 August 2017
This September Professor Paul Riley will be joining the British Heart Foundation (BHF) fundraising campaign along with a group of BHF-funded Professors from research labs across the UK.
New look for the Burdon Sanderson Cardiac Science Centre
23 August 2017
As part of the Department's ongoing programme of refurbishment, the Burdon Sanderson Cardiac Science Centre entrance has recently been given a new lease of life.
DPAG's Nicoletta Surdo shortlisted in national image competition
23 August 2017
Nicoletta Surdo, Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department, has been announced as the judges’ runner-up in the British Heart Foundation (BHF) national ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition.
Dr Alicia D'Souza gives R Jean Banister Prize Lecture 2017
14 July 2017
Dr Alicia D'Souza from the University of Manchester presented this year's prize lecture to staff and students.
Departmental Garden Party 2017
3 July 2017
Following the successful Away Day, staff and students made their way to Merton College for the Department's annual garden party.
Departmental Away Day 2017
3 July 2017
The Department decamped to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History for the first Away Day on 27 June 2017.
Sherrington Talks 2017 prize winners
30 June 2017
The 2017 Sherrington talks were held on 23 June with presentations from graduate students in their third year of study.
Public engagement award for Brain Diaries exhibition
30 June 2017
Oxford Neuroscience and Oxford University Museum of Natural History have won a Building Capacity Award for Brain Diaries, an exhibition accompanied by a public event programme and online digital resources including an animation by Oxford Sparks. The award is part of the Vice Chancellor's Awards for Public Engagement with Research, now in their second year.
Natalie Connor-Robson nominated for an Outstanding Graduate Supervisor award
22 June 2017
This year DPAG’s Dr Natalie Connor-Robson was nominated by DPhil student Rebecca Wallings for an Outstanding Graduate Supervisor award at the 2017 Oxford University Students’ Union Teaching Awards.
Frances Ashcroft awarded Honorary Doctorate by the University of Lund
20 June 2017
Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Lund in recognition of her research into neonatal diabetes.
DPAG reception re-opens following renovations
6 June 2017
After a period of intense work and renovation, the Sherrington reception has reopened.
Esther Becker wins 2016 UK Golden Triangle Discovery Fast Track Challenge
2 June 2017
We are delighted to announce that Esther Becker is one of two winners of the 2016 UK Golden Triangle Discovery Fast Track Challenge.
Lauren Watson wins prestigious Masao Ito award
31 May 2017
Planet Earth II brought alive in Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
30 May 2017
Mike Gunton, Creative Director of the BBC's Natural History Unit, gave a talk this month on the making of Planet Earth II to rave reviews.
Department Hosts Women’s Dinner at Merton College
30 May 2017
As part of its Athena Swan initiative the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and genetics hosted a dinner last week at Merton College for female researchers.
Andrew Parker to Give Physiological Society's GL Brown Prize Lecture
18 May 2017
Our congratulations to Professor Andrew Parker who has been asked to deliver the Physiological Society's GL Brown prize lecture.