News from the Department of Biological and Medical Sciences

Oxford Brookes University bioimaging scientists collaborate with researchers in Ghana to create a centre of excellence
A microscope twinning programme is underway between Oxford Brookes University bioimaging scientists, and scientists at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) in Accra, Ghana.
Postgraduate Research Symposium 2019
This event offered an excellent opportunity for our hard-working PhD students to showcase their work and receive feedback from a wider audience. In addition to inspiring talks and informative posters, it was also a great chance to talk to trusted suppliers who kindly agreed to sponsor the event.
Oxford Brookes hosts 52nd Population Genetics Group
In January 2019, Oxford Brookes hosted the 52nd Population Genetics Group Meeting. The conference was well attended by 250 researchers, with 3 parallel sessions, highlighting the latest research and developments in the fields of genetics and genomics.
Waist-stature ratio can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease even in healthy men
Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. However, individuals with abdominal or central obesity are not the only ones in danger, according to a new study.
Oxford Brookes Bioimaging scientists help train African students and researcher in Ghana
Oxford Brookes Bioimaging scientists are in Accra, Ghana at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) helping to run a course on the modern technologies used to investigate the biology of infectious diseases.
More new spaces open in Sinclair as building nears completion
The refurbishment of Sinclair moved a step closer towards completion this week as the newly completed fourth floor opened.
Chancellor Dame Katherine Grainger PhD explores innovative research on visit to Oxford Brookes University
Britain’s most successful female Olympian, Dame Katherine Grainger met with researchers on Wednesday 12 December 2018, as part of her visit to the redeveloped Sinclair building, which is home to the University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Headington Campus.
Mosquito DNA sequence discovered in the fight against deadly viruses
New research conducted at Oxford Brookes has increased our understanding of the genetic makeup of mosquitos and could help tackle the global issue of the insect infecting tens of millions of people each year.
Professor Nicky Ragge features on Australia’s national radio
An Oxford Brookes professor has been interviewed as part of ‘The Science Show’ on ABC Radio National, Australia’s national broadcaster.
Business students from Canada visit Oxford Brookes as part of 'Bio-to-Business' learning exchange programme
Oxford Brookes has teamed up with the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, Canada, to offer an exciting and unique exchange study project.

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