Oxford Health BRC Newsletter Issue 02

Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) newsletter which summarises all our recently published news and updates in one place.

To feature in future editions, email Oxford Health R&D Comms Manager Sarah.Marr@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

NIHR Mental Health Mission on the OH BRC web

An overview of both the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) and Mental Health Mission (MHM) can now be found on the OH BRC web pages, including key contact details for the Mission and more.

Find out all you need to know on the OH BRC website.

60 Seconds With...Husseini Manji

Learn more about Oxford University Department of Psychiatry Professor Husseini Manji, Co-Chair of the NIHR MH-TRC Mental Health Mission in this 60 second interview.

Read the interview on the University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry website.

Innovation Perspectives: Q&A with Professor John Geddes

The Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP) published an interview recently with NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Director Prof John Geddes. You can read the full interview on the OAHP website.

Sleep Matters: In the clinic with Professor Colin Espie

The OH BRC Better Sleep Theme quarterly newsletter can now be found on the OH BRC web. In this first issue you can find an insightful interview with Theme Lead Prof. Colin Espie and more.

Read the full interview in the Better Sleep Theme quarterly newsletter.

Call for more research investment for serious mental illness treatments

In an article published by OH BRC, Oxford University Professor Husseini Manji discusses what needs to be done to make a real difference in the treatment of serious mental illness following his appearance at the The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ANCP) 2023 Annual Meeting recently.

Read the article on the OH BRC website.

Talking about and tackling racism in mental health care

OH BRC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead Professor Kamaldeep Bhui recently published an op-ed piece for the online publication Eastern Eye, discussing historical scientific racism, NHS leadership commitments to anti-racism strategies, racism in mental health care and more.

You can read the full article on the Eastern Eye website.

Involving Patients and the Public in Research

NIHR Oxford Biomedical Resource Centre together with Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences invite you to a series of online training sessions throughout 2024 on how to involve patients and the public in your research work.

All details can be found on the OH BRC events page.

Vacancy: Senior Clinical Researcher and Director designate of NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre

This is a new full time senior leadership role within the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre.

The vacancy is open to clinicians from any psychiatric specialty and undertaking research in any area that further advances knowledge and improves outcomes for those with mental illness.

All information about the role including application instructions can be found on the Oxford University vacancies page.

NIHR Clinical Research Network to be replaced

The Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is set to replace the CRN in October 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care has announced an NIHR Research Delivery Network comprising 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs). The new south-central RRDN will serve over four million people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Public webinar discussing research into depression.

You are invited to a webinar on Tuesday 16 January 7-8pm about the latest research into the treatment and management of depression.
Asking guests' questions will be Emily Wheeler, Director of Research Partnerships and Development at MQ Mental Health Research.
All details and sign up to the event can be found on the NIHR LCRN TVSM website .