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.
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
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
🧪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
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!
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
🎊 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
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we reflect on the progress of the OH CRF Cerebrospinal Fluid biomarker pilot, a national collaboration that’s reshaping early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, helping clinicians deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycvs2r3z
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycvs2r3z
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we reflect on the progress of the OH CRF Cerebrospinal Fluid biomarker pilot, a national collaboration that’s reshaping early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, helping clinicians deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycvs2r3z
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ycvs2r3z
Had a brilliant afternoon at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Induction. Fantastic to meet so many new colleagues ready to make a difference, deliver outstanding care, and explore how research and innovation can shape the future.
Welcome to the Trust!
Welcome to the Trust!
September 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Had a brilliant afternoon at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Induction. Fantastic to meet so many new colleagues ready to make a difference, deliver outstanding care, and explore how research and innovation can shape the future.
Welcome to the Trust!
Welcome to the Trust!
CRF Team Lead Debbie Moll has graduated with an MSc in Professional Practice (Physical Healthcare) from Oxford Brookes University. Her dissertation explored whether people with aphasia find slower speech easier to understand.
Filiz Bristow from Oxford Health NHS Trust graduated alongside Debbie.
Filiz Bristow from Oxford Health NHS Trust graduated alongside Debbie.
September 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
CRF Team Lead Debbie Moll has graduated with an MSc in Professional Practice (Physical Healthcare) from Oxford Brookes University. Her dissertation explored whether people with aphasia find slower speech easier to understand.
Filiz Bristow from Oxford Health NHS Trust graduated alongside Debbie.
Filiz Bristow from Oxford Health NHS Trust graduated alongside Debbie.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Oxford, has submitted plans for Warneford Park: a transformative mental health and medical research campus in Headington.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/planning-app...
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/planning-app...
August 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Oxford, has submitted plans for Warneford Park: a transformative mental health and medical research campus in Headington.
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/planning-app...
oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/planning-app...
🎥Recently, our Clinical Research Facility has opened its doors to facilitate filming for local and national news outlets.
We have been able to highlight a selection of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust studies into #depression and #dementia that the Facility supports.
➡️ tinyurl.com/bdzm8ncf
We have been able to highlight a selection of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust studies into #depression and #dementia that the Facility supports.
➡️ tinyurl.com/bdzm8ncf
July 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🎥Recently, our Clinical Research Facility has opened its doors to facilitate filming for local and national news outlets.
We have been able to highlight a selection of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust studies into #depression and #dementia that the Facility supports.
➡️ tinyurl.com/bdzm8ncf
We have been able to highlight a selection of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust studies into #depression and #dementia that the Facility supports.
➡️ tinyurl.com/bdzm8ncf
Some of our staff have spent the morning at Rose Hill Community Centre. These events help us connect with local communities, to discuss mental health, learn about their priorities and showcase some of our research.
We also got lots of help with the new mosaic for our courtyard!
We also got lots of help with the new mosaic for our courtyard!
July 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Some of our staff have spent the morning at Rose Hill Community Centre. These events help us connect with local communities, to discuss mental health, learn about their priorities and showcase some of our research.
We also got lots of help with the new mosaic for our courtyard!
We also got lots of help with the new mosaic for our courtyard!
A thank you to Val, Senior Administrator at the CRF, from an ISAP participant who completed their final visit. She was given flowers and for her warmth and care which made every visit easier.
A reminder that research is about people: our amazing participants and our hard-working, caring staff!
A reminder that research is about people: our amazing participants and our hard-working, caring staff!
July 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A thank you to Val, Senior Administrator at the CRF, from an ISAP participant who completed their final visit. She was given flowers and for her warmth and care which made every visit easier.
A reminder that research is about people: our amazing participants and our hard-working, caring staff!
A reminder that research is about people: our amazing participants and our hard-working, caring staff!
Several members of the OH CRF team are in Birmingham for the next couple of days at the Joint CRF Network and BRC Conference We're excited about the next few days on achieving impact through collaboration #CRFBRC25
July 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Several members of the OH CRF team are in Birmingham for the next couple of days at the Joint CRF Network and BRC Conference We're excited about the next few days on achieving impact through collaboration #CRFBRC25
📣Have a Go Festival is back!
Join us today, 10am–2pm at Horspath Athletics Track, Oxford.
A free, fun day of sport & activities for adults with learning disabilities.
Meet research teams from our CRF and @nihr.bsky.social r.bsky.social ready to chat, share & inspire.
Join us today, 10am–2pm at Horspath Athletics Track, Oxford.
A free, fun day of sport & activities for adults with learning disabilities.
Meet research teams from our CRF and @nihr.bsky.social r.bsky.social ready to chat, share & inspire.
July 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📣Have a Go Festival is back!
Join us today, 10am–2pm at Horspath Athletics Track, Oxford.
A free, fun day of sport & activities for adults with learning disabilities.
Meet research teams from our CRF and @nihr.bsky.social r.bsky.social ready to chat, share & inspire.
Join us today, 10am–2pm at Horspath Athletics Track, Oxford.
A free, fun day of sport & activities for adults with learning disabilities.
Meet research teams from our CRF and @nihr.bsky.social r.bsky.social ready to chat, share & inspire.
With today marking #Red4Research, our Clinical Research Facility Manager Claudia Hurducas is showing her support for people who take part in health care research and deliver clinical trials.
Read more about the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility: oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk
#BePartofResearch
Read more about the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility: oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk
#BePartofResearch
June 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
With today marking #Red4Research, our Clinical Research Facility Manager Claudia Hurducas is showing her support for people who take part in health care research and deliver clinical trials.
Read more about the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility: oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk
#BePartofResearch
Read more about the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility: oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk
#BePartofResearch