Improvement Science Fellowships applications open
April 04, 2014
The Health Foundation is inviting applications for its Improvement Science Fellowships. Details here
News Articles
Oxford AHSN April newsletter published
April 04, 2014
The Oxford AHSN April newsletter is packed with news and updates including: ten innovations win Board support update from first Partnership Board meeting SBRI funding opportunities UK Diagnostics Forum app development route map update news from the clinical networks. Plus…videos on the successful Oxford Academic Health Science Centre bid and all the latest information on […]
Oxford-based biotech company raises £200m on stock market
April 03, 2014
Circassia, an Oxford-based biopharmaceutical company, has raised over £200m in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange. Circassia is focused on the development and commercialisation of a range of immunotherapy products for the treatment of allergies using the company’s innovative technology, ToleroMune®, which was initially developed at Imperial College, London. Circassia has […]
Registration open for Venturefest Oxford
March 26, 2014
Registration is now open for Venturefest Oxford which takes place at the Said Business School on 8 July. Venturefest brings together hundreds of innovators, investors and entrepreneurs. Click here for more information.
National mental health lead praises Oxford AHSN
March 14, 2014
The national clinical director of mental health for England has praised the work of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network. Dr Geraldine Strathdee made her comments after taking part in a mental health meeting in Oxford on 13 March which heard four of the Oxford AHSN clinical networks set out their plans. She tweeted: “Really […]
Partnership with digital medicines company Proteus
March 10, 2014
Oxford AHSN and other partners are teaming up with Proteus Digital Health to assess the impact of digitial medicines on patients. Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford, said: “The technology platform Proteus offers will allow digital health to become a reality, giving patients a role in managing their disease […]
March newsletter published
March 07, 2014
Our March newsletter contains items on: AHSNs strengthening links between researchers and clinicians Mobile phone app development Masters fellowships in Evidence Based Healthcare Key appointments Coming events Patients’ video feedback leading to better care Read it all here
Director of Information Strategy appointed
March 07, 2014
Mike Denis has been appointed as Director of Information Strategy at Oxford Academic Health Science Network (AHSN). Mike has 26 years experience working in NHS health informatics. He arrives from the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust where he holds a similar post. Mike is also senior informatics lead for the South London AHSN […]
Director of Commercial Development appointed
March 07, 2014
Dr Nick Scott-Ram MBE has been appointed as Director of Commercial Development at Oxford Academic Health Science Network. Nick has over 22 years experience in commercial and business development in the life sciences sector. Dr Paul Durrands, Chief Operating Officer at Oxford AHSN, said: “We are delighted to have appointed Nick to this key post. […]
Oxford patient video project reaps benefits
March 06, 2014
Oxford project using videos of patients discussing their treatment aids ward care in Reading and London. Read more here.