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Experimental cancer drug shows promise for Parkinson’s
29 November 2018
A drug originally developed for prostate cancer may have exciting potential for treating Parkinson’s, according to our new research published in Cell Stem Cell.
Precision medicine for Parkinson’s, how close are we?
28 November 2018
OPDC Medical statistician Michael Lawton has been working on a collaboration with the OPDC and Tracking Parkinson's cohorts to better define Parkinson's. His research has revealed 4 possible subtypes of the condition.
Martin Kahn wins Goodger and Schorstein Award
22 November 2018
Congratulations are in order to Martin Kahn, who has been awarded a 2018 Goodger and Schorstein scholarship.
Glitsch Group research identifying an important protein that could detect the pathological changes leading to disease published in Current Biology
22 November 2018
The Glitsch Group's paper "Coincidence Detection of Membrane Stretch and Extracellular pH by the Proton-Sensing Receptor OGR1 (GPR68)" reveals how the activity of the OGR1 protein may be a crucial factor in the progression of certain diseases
Fish genes hold key to repairing damaged hearts
20 November 2018
The Mexican tetra fish can repair its heart after damage. Key British Heart Foundation funded research from the Mommersteeg Group, published in Cell Reports and entitled "Heart regeneration in the Mexican cavefish" suggests that a particular gene may hold the key to this inherent ability. If they can lock down exactly how this works, it may be possible to revolutionise how we heal damaged human hearts.
Mariangela Panniello nominated for the Hello Bio Lab Heroes Awards 2018
19 November 2018
The awards were set up last year to celebrate the scientists making a real difference in the lab.
Sir Roger Bannister, renowned athlete, neurologist and Oxford Physiology scholar, commemorated today
14 November 2018
The Sheldonian Theatre is holding a commemorative service to celebrate the life of Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE, both the first person to run a mile in under four minutes and a globally renowned neurologist.
Sleep study seeks people with Parkinson's and RBD
14 November 2018
Researchers at OPDC are embarking on a new five-year study looking at the links between a condition known as Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD) and Parkinson’s. Funded by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. The study seeks to improve the remote diagnosis and monitoring of sleep problems at home and is currently looking for people with Parkinson's and RBD to take part.
In Remembrance of distinguished former Oxford Physiology students who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions in the First World War
13 November 2018
In this Centenary year of the ending of the First World War, we remember two of our former students who were awarded the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system.
The importance of Harassment Advisors
9 November 2018
The importance of Harassment Advisors: Part of Anti-Bullying Week, 12th and 16th November 2018
One common variation in genetics can increase Parkinson’s risk
9 November 2018
Study investigates how one common variation in genetics can increase the risk of sporadic Parkinson’s.
NASA Astronaut meets Departmental Students
6 November 2018
Dr James Pawelczyk, Payload Specialist NASA Astronaut and Physiologist, is visiting the Department this week and will give a series of lectures and seminars.
Vladyslav Vyazovskiy joins the discussion on how hibernation and torpor can aid human health in spaceflight
2 November 2018
Last week Vladyslav Vyazovskiy gave a talk at a symposium entitled "Harnessing naturally evolved torpor to benefit human spaceflight" at the American Physiological Society Conference in New Orleans, alongside NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.