LGBT+ History Month in the UK is a dedicated time to celebrate the rich and diverse history of LGBT+ people. Public events are taking place throughout LGBT+ History Month, both online and in person, across the Oxford research landscape.

The ABATE Study is a clinical trial that is testing a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome. We are looking for volunteers aged 35-50 with Down syndrome. Visit or contact mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. @RaceEquality_UK are running a series of free events throughout the week. Read more: #EveryActionCounts

Recently Professor Rachel Upthegrove, Director of the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, discussed the impact of a gradual reduction of antipsychotics in a new @NIHRresearch podcast. #NIHRevidence @RachelUTG Listen here:

Researchers from the OH BRC Pain Theme and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have been awarded funding from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency to advance research that could unlock next-generation precision neurotechnologies.

We spoke with Dr Angharad de Cates, who recently joined our BRC as OH BRC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Academic Lead. In this article, Angharad shares a little about her career and vision for the role:

Dr @MaximeTaquet has been awarded the 2024 Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research. The Award recognises the outstanding quality of his cutting-edge research.

📢The @OxHealthBRC Januarynewsletter is now available to read on our website:

Two of our OH BRC colleagues have been awarded a prize by the European Psychiatric Association for their work in #psychiatry. Read the story on our website:

Researchers in the OH BRC’s Mental Health in Development Theme, in partnership with mental health charity Charlie Waller, have launched the Parent Carer Research Network to champion the voices of parents and carers in research.

We are looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Project Manager responsible for project management of the @NIHRresearch approved EDI Strategy for the Oxford Health BRC. #EDI

Our latest news stories include the development of a psychosis prediction tool, a "You Said, We Did" case study and an exploration into the real world effects of antidepressants. Read out latest stories on our website:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Research & Development 2024 Highlights As the new year begins, we take the opportunity to reflect on the many successes, changes and developments during 2024 across the research infrastructures at @OxfordHealthNHS.

Researchers in the Mental Health Mission’s Early Psychosis workstream have developed a risk prediction tool which aims to help GPs detect the early signs of #psychosis, potentially reducing the duration of untreated psychosis.

The ABATE Study is testing a potential treatment to see if it can slow Alzheimer’s down in people with Down syndrome aged 35 to 50. Visit or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk to learn how you can get involved.

@OxfordHealthNHS are recruiting for a Research & Development (R&D) Administrator to provide varied administrative support to the Director of R&D, the Head of R&D, and other senior team members.

🎆Wishing a very Happy New Year to our colleagues, partners and research participants. Why not start off the new year by seeing which upcoming events and training sessions you could add to your 2025 diary?

Get involved and have your say on the plans for #WarnefordPark! View the videos and share your feedback and ideas in our online survey at:

Recently, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Director of Research and Development Professor Vanessa Raymont featured on the BBC, discussing the new READ-OUT dementia study, which opens at the Trust this month.

Mental Health Mission demonstrator site @MentalHealthRIC has launched its 2024 online annual review, showcasing achievements from the past year.