NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility
@oxhealthcrf.bsky.social
The NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility is part of the NIHR and hosted by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. It is a dedicated centre for improving mental and cognitive health treatments through clinical research.
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Colleagues who want to develop their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) knowledge are invited to sign up the Institute of Mental Health's PPI Spring Training Programme.
Sessions are delivered online throughout April and May.
tinyurl.com/ywueezw9
Sessions are delivered online throughout April and May.
tinyurl.com/ywueezw9
December 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Colleagues who want to develop their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) knowledge are invited to sign up the Institute of Mental Health's PPI Spring Training Programme.
Sessions are delivered online throughout April and May.
tinyurl.com/ywueezw9
Sessions are delivered online throughout April and May.
tinyurl.com/ywueezw9
The CRF team had the opportunity to contribute to the special garden to mark 200 years of Warneford Hospital. Our planter will contain medicinal and therapeutic planting to reflect the work that we do.
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The CRF team had the opportunity to contribute to the special garden to mark 200 years of Warneford Hospital. Our planter will contain medicinal and therapeutic planting to reflect the work that we do.
Recently, we unveiled a new piece of artwork in our CRF courtyard.
Since April, colleagues, research participants, patients and members of the public have been adding pieces to a vibrant mosaic during various events held throughout the year.
tinyurl.com/3cynpn7w
Since April, colleagues, research participants, patients and members of the public have been adding pieces to a vibrant mosaic during various events held throughout the year.
tinyurl.com/3cynpn7w
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Recently, we unveiled a new piece of artwork in our CRF courtyard.
Since April, colleagues, research participants, patients and members of the public have been adding pieces to a vibrant mosaic during various events held throughout the year.
tinyurl.com/3cynpn7w
Since April, colleagues, research participants, patients and members of the public have been adding pieces to a vibrant mosaic during various events held throughout the year.
tinyurl.com/3cynpn7w
The ABATE Study is a groundbreaking clinical trial that is testing a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome aged 35-50.
For more information visit abate-study.com or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
For more information visit abate-study.com or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The ABATE Study is a groundbreaking clinical trial that is testing a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome aged 35-50.
For more information visit abate-study.com or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
For more information visit abate-study.com or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences has launched an MSc in Pain Neurosciences!
A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/32tzs96w
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social
A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/32tzs96w
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences has launched an MSc in Pain Neurosciences!
A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/32tzs96w
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social
A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/32tzs96w
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social
Would you like to be part of finding treatments for the future at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility?
As a Mental Health or Dementia Research Nurse you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering research participants exceptional care through their study journey.
As a Mental Health or Dementia Research Nurse you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering research participants exceptional care through their study journey.
Clinical Research Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Dual Trained) in Oxford
Job overview Would you like to be part of finding treatments for the future at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility ? As a Mental Health or Dementia Research Nurse, working in the only Me...
careers.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Would you like to be part of finding treatments for the future at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility?
As a Mental Health or Dementia Research Nurse you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering research participants exceptional care through their study journey.
As a Mental Health or Dementia Research Nurse you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering research participants exceptional care through their study journey.
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👏 #CountMeIn launches today @ @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social !
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
👏 #CountMeIn launches today @ @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social !
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
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Parents & carers your voice matters!
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Parents & carers your voice matters!
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
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Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used our services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/count-me-to-...
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used our services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/count-me-to-...
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used our services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/count-me-to-...
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used our services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/count-me-to-...
👏We’re thrilled our cross-sector project to improve #Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a partnership with Lilly, Dementias Platform UK, and four NHS Trusts, has been shortlisted for the 2025 HSJ Partnership of the Year Award, recognising healthcare innovation in the UK
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
👏We’re thrilled our cross-sector project to improve #Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a partnership with Lilly, Dementias Platform UK, and four NHS Trusts, has been shortlisted for the 2025 HSJ Partnership of the Year Award, recognising healthcare innovation in the UK
☕ 🍰Join us for a coffee morning and a screening of 3 short films about dementia research.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about local health services and ways you can take part in research.
📅Thursday 27 November
🕧 11am to 1.30pm
📍POWIC building, Warneford Hospital, OX3 7JX
You will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about local health services and ways you can take part in research.
📅Thursday 27 November
🕧 11am to 1.30pm
📍POWIC building, Warneford Hospital, OX3 7JX
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
☕ 🍰Join us for a coffee morning and a screening of 3 short films about dementia research.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about local health services and ways you can take part in research.
📅Thursday 27 November
🕧 11am to 1.30pm
📍POWIC building, Warneford Hospital, OX3 7JX
You will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about local health services and ways you can take part in research.
📅Thursday 27 November
🕧 11am to 1.30pm
📍POWIC building, Warneford Hospital, OX3 7JX
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A member of the GALENOS lived experience board, Sandra Kimuge, told us more about her role and that of the wider board in this research.
Read more from Sandra: tinyurl.com/yc3hkhdx
@diegopizzagalli.bsky.social @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social
Read more from Sandra: tinyurl.com/yc3hkhdx
@diegopizzagalli.bsky.social @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social
'Understanding anhedonia is very complex' - the value of lived experience
The GALENOS project lived experience board member Sandra Kimuge talks about working with mental health researchers on a new paper about anhedonia.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A member of the GALENOS lived experience board, Sandra Kimuge, told us more about her role and that of the wider board in this research.
Read more from Sandra: tinyurl.com/yc3hkhdx
@diegopizzagalli.bsky.social @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social
Read more from Sandra: tinyurl.com/yc3hkhdx
@diegopizzagalli.bsky.social @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social
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NEW RESEARCH: The brain chemical dopamine could play a role in anhedonia - a symptom of depression which involves people being unable to experience joy or pleasure.
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NEW RESEARCH: The brain chemical dopamine could play a role in anhedonia - a symptom of depression which involves people being unable to experience joy or pleasure.
🧪Last week, we opened our new temperature-controlled BioStorage Service (BOSS), which increases sample storage duration and capacity.
🔬Samples can now be stored for later analysis using techniques that become available in the future.
tinyurl.com/28p26xsh
🔬Samples can now be stored for later analysis using techniques that become available in the future.
tinyurl.com/28p26xsh
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🧪Last week, we opened our new temperature-controlled BioStorage Service (BOSS), which increases sample storage duration and capacity.
🔬Samples can now be stored for later analysis using techniques that become available in the future.
tinyurl.com/28p26xsh
🔬Samples can now be stored for later analysis using techniques that become available in the future.
tinyurl.com/28p26xsh
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📢@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn a new way to connect you with research into #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar & #dementia.
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
📢@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn a new way to connect you with research into #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar & #dementia.
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
Busy evening at the @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social NHS Careers Fair at Unipart yesterday!
R&D colleagues were non-stop, chatting with attendees about research careers and opportunities.
Huge thanks to everyone who came by – the energy and interest were amazing!
R&D colleagues were non-stop, chatting with attendees about research careers and opportunities.
Huge thanks to everyone who came by – the energy and interest were amazing!
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Busy evening at the @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social NHS Careers Fair at Unipart yesterday!
R&D colleagues were non-stop, chatting with attendees about research careers and opportunities.
Huge thanks to everyone who came by – the energy and interest were amazing!
R&D colleagues were non-stop, chatting with attendees about research careers and opportunities.
Huge thanks to everyone who came by – the energy and interest were amazing!
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📣@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn to transform research participation.
👍Patients will be informed & contacted directly unless they opt out, makes participation easier, and ensures more people have the chance to shape future care.
🌐Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOHFT
👍Patients will be informed & contacted directly unless they opt out, makes participation easier, and ensures more people have the chance to shape future care.
🌐Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOHFT
October 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📣@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn to transform research participation.
👍Patients will be informed & contacted directly unless they opt out, makes participation easier, and ensures more people have the chance to shape future care.
🌐Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOHFT
👍Patients will be informed & contacted directly unless they opt out, makes participation easier, and ensures more people have the chance to shape future care.
🌐Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOHFT
Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re proud to celebrate the research excellence taking place OH CRF.
We run a range of studies into conditions like dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, exploring new medications and improved diagnostics.
Read more tiny.cc/k4ot001
We run a range of studies into conditions like dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, exploring new medications and improved diagnostics.
Read more tiny.cc/k4ot001
October 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re proud to celebrate the research excellence taking place OH CRF.
We run a range of studies into conditions like dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, exploring new medications and improved diagnostics.
Read more tiny.cc/k4ot001
We run a range of studies into conditions like dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, exploring new medications and improved diagnostics.
Read more tiny.cc/k4ot001
🏆 We’re proud to share that the #Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Pilot Project, delivered by our Clinical Research Facility, has been nominated for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership of the Year award!
Read more tinyurl.com/5ea2xmee
Read more tinyurl.com/5ea2xmee
October 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🏆 We’re proud to share that the #Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Pilot Project, delivered by our Clinical Research Facility, has been nominated for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership of the Year award!
Read more tinyurl.com/5ea2xmee
Read more tinyurl.com/5ea2xmee
Older People’s Day at Oxford Town Hall yesterday was full of energy and insight. Our Research stand welcomed older adults to explore how their lived experience can shape better care.
Read more about the day on our website:
tinyurl.com/35rxb78t
Read more about the day on our website:
tinyurl.com/35rxb78t
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Older People’s Day at Oxford Town Hall yesterday was full of energy and insight. Our Research stand welcomed older adults to explore how their lived experience can shape better care.
Read more about the day on our website:
tinyurl.com/35rxb78t
Read more about the day on our website:
tinyurl.com/35rxb78t
CRF staff, participants, visitors and people who came to our events have been working hard over the summer, to co-create a stunning mosaic. The design reflects the quiet, calm space of our courtyard garden where it will be installed.
Come back in November to see the finished piece of artwork!
Come back in November to see the finished piece of artwork!
September 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
CRF staff, participants, visitors and people who came to our events have been working hard over the summer, to co-create a stunning mosaic. The design reflects the quiet, calm space of our courtyard garden where it will be installed.
Come back in November to see the finished piece of artwork!
Come back in November to see the finished piece of artwork!
🏆 Huge congratulations to Clinical Research Nurse Abigail Stuart who has won an Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Exceptional People Award!
Abigail was nominated for consistently going above and beyond her role, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
tinyurl.com/mvucpcwk
Abigail was nominated for consistently going above and beyond her role, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
tinyurl.com/mvucpcwk
September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🏆 Huge congratulations to Clinical Research Nurse Abigail Stuart who has won an Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Exceptional People Award!
Abigail was nominated for consistently going above and beyond her role, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
tinyurl.com/mvucpcwk
Abigail was nominated for consistently going above and beyond her role, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
tinyurl.com/mvucpcwk
Want to make a difference in mental health research? Volunteer at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility!
Support staff & participants, assist with admin, gain insight into clinical trials.
Apply here: oxford-health.goassemble.com/opportunitie...
#Volunteering #MentalHealth #Research
Support staff & participants, assist with admin, gain insight into clinical trials.
Apply here: oxford-health.goassemble.com/opportunitie...
#Volunteering #MentalHealth #Research
Research Support (Warneford Hospital- Clinical Research Facility)
Could you assist our research teams to support the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Want to make a difference in mental health research? Volunteer at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility!
Support staff & participants, assist with admin, gain insight into clinical trials.
Apply here: oxford-health.goassemble.com/opportunitie...
#Volunteering #MentalHealth #Research
Support staff & participants, assist with admin, gain insight into clinical trials.
Apply here: oxford-health.goassemble.com/opportunitie...
#Volunteering #MentalHealth #Research
🎊 Oxford Health CRF is making great strides in delivering high-quality #mentalhealth research, thanks to our amazing team!
Colleagues have been working hard to coordinate study visits in areas including dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia.
tinyurl.com/2jn892s6
Colleagues have been working hard to coordinate study visits in areas including dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia.
tinyurl.com/2jn892s6
September 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🎊 Oxford Health CRF is making great strides in delivering high-quality #mentalhealth research, thanks to our amazing team!
Colleagues have been working hard to coordinate study visits in areas including dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia.
tinyurl.com/2jn892s6
Colleagues have been working hard to coordinate study visits in areas including dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia.
tinyurl.com/2jn892s6