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« Back to NewsStudy reveals rare genetic variants that shape unexpected traits and health outcomes
23 June 2026
New study reveals why some people defy genetic expectations, offering insights into rare diseases and future treatments.
Oxford Population Health researcher recognised for contribution to brain imaging research
15 June 2026
Oxford Population Health’s Thomas Nichols receives prestigious OHBM Fellowship recognising more than two decades of contributions to neuroimaging.
Opioid addiction linked to increased risk of dementia
22 May 2026
Major study finds opioid addiction raises dementia risk by 56% compared with non‑users.
Wearable GPS data expands understanding of schistosomiasis transmission
22 May 2026
Proximity to unsafe water strongly predicts schistosomiasis exposure, explaining sharp differences in infection and re‑infection across communities.
Oxford Population Health researcher wins prize for work on alcohol and brain health
13 May 2026
Oxford Population Health researcher recognised for pioneering work exploring links between alcohol consumption and long-term brain health.
Better cognition tied to higher relapse risk after depression remission
7 May 2026
A new study challenges the idea that cognitive decline would be associated with depression relapse risk.
Professor Trey Ideker appointed Director of the Big Data Institute
9 March 2026
Professor Trey Ideker appointed Director of Oxford’s Big Data Institute, advancing AI-driven biomedical research and global collaboration.
Study finds no links between cannabis use and cognitive decline or dementia in older people
25 February 2026
Study finds no links between cannabis use and cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, showing no evidence cannabis accelerates cognitive ageing.
Almost 70% of bowel cancers missed at colonoscopy are avoidable
24 October 2025
Any level of alcohol consumption increases risk of dementia
24 September 2025
CanPath awarded $3m to study crises in a changing world
23 September 2025