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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 15h

The team stress the need to:
1️⃣ establish consensus definitions around TBI-related terminology
2️⃣ assemble a clear and comprehensive set of outcome measures
3️⃣ ensure that injury-independent factors are accounted for

Read the full paper at: www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...

Frontiers | Selecting outcome measures to validate prognostic biomarkers of paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: challenges and priorities

Outcomes following paediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are extremely heterogenous. While emerging biomarkers promise enhanced prognostic accuracy, ...

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 15h

Senior author on the paper Mr Tim P Lawrence says 'Outcome assessments in paediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remain highly variable across studies, leading to difficulty in interpreting findings and understanding the true impact of injury on a child. '

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 15h

In the latest paper by the OxTBI Group, a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and academics come together to discuss inconsistencies current challenges within outcome measures in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children.

Quote from Mr Tim P Lawrence which says 'Outcome assessments in paediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remain highly variable across studies, leading to difficulty in interpreting findings and understanding the true impact of injury on a child. ' Picture of mother, child and a brain scan

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to @masudhusain.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize for 'Our Brains, Our Selves' 👏🎉

Masud Husain @masudhusain.bsky.social · 4d

Still a bit stunned but delighted to receive this from @royalsociety.org

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 6d

Limited places available at a reduced rate for external participants this year only. Can’t join us this year? Sign up to our mailing list to hear about future courses: buff.ly/jLHbaWP

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 6d

The Oxford Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging MRI Graduate Programme is now open for registration, and is starting on 13 October 2025. This course is for students or professionals who are looking to learn more about MRI and its use in research. Sign up now: buff.ly/oCTpXDj
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OxCIN MRI Graduate Programme 2025/26 | University of Oxford

This is strongly encouraged for all new students working on neuroimaging in the OxCIN Centre. Places are limited and assigned according to need.

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 9d

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 9d

September is #PainAwarenessMonth, and we are excited to be launching our brand-new MSc in Pain Neurosciences. Could you help shape the future of #pain research? Opening soon for 2026 admissions 👀

Learn more 👇
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New MSc in Pain Neurosciences. Ready to shape the future of pain research? Applications open soon for 2026 admission.

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MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit @mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk · 21d

New unit paper on “Thalamo-frontal functional connectivity patterns in Tourette Syndrome: Insights from combined intracranial DBS and EEG recordings”, published in Molecular Psychiatry.

www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/papers/thala...

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MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit @mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk · 26d

New unit paper on “Ultrasound system for precise neuromodulation of human deep brain circuits”, published in
@natcomms.nature.com.

mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/papers/ultra...

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Expanded view of the personalised hardware used in the MRI-compatible novel transcranial ultrasound stimulation device.

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MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit @mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk · 26d

New unit paper on “Flexible and stable cycle-by-cycle phase-locked deep brain stimulation system targeting brain oscillations in the management of movement disorders”, published in @braistimjournal.bsky.social.

www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/papers/flexi...
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The phase-locked deep brain stimulation system delivers electrical pulses to the subthalamic nucleus by targeting specific phases of beta oscillations.

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 26d

Many congratulations to our new Professors at NDCN: Chrystalina Antoniades, Stuart Clare and Simon Rinaldi👏

Read more about their research: buff.ly/XdzoAYO

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 26d

🔊 WE'RE HIRING: Research Technician

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant network of researchers within NDCN to investigate the mechanisms underlying the development of neuropathic pain, a highly debilitating condition.

Apply now: buff.ly/4zJLY4B

Job vacancy: research technician, apply by 12 midday Friday 3 October

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 27d

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#AtrialFibrillation #CriticalCare @jonbedford.bsky.social

Development and external validation of a clinical prediction model for new-onset atrial fibrillation in intensive care: a multicentre, retrospective cohort study

New-onset atrial fibrillation, a condition associated with adverse outcomes in the short and long term, is common in patients admitted to intensive ca…

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 27d

Due to the simple nature of the prediction model, it could easily be used in a clinical setting. Its use could help clinicians to identify high-risk patients and take preventative measures. It also paves the way for future trials of more targeted preventative treatments.

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 27d

NOAF (New-onset atrial fibrillation) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It is widespread in critical illness and associated with poor outcomes such as prolonged hospitalisation, increased risk of blood clots and higher mortality rates.

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 27d

NEW paper published this week in @thelancet.com from NDCN's Critical Care Group

This new study has developed a machine learning-based prediction model and a simplified graphical tool to estimate the risk NOAF in patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).

Development and external validation of a clinical prediction model for new-onset atrial fibrillation in intensive care - image of heart rate monitor in ICU (credit: Shutterstock)

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 27d

🧠 A new ultrasound helmet developed by Oxford and UCL researchers enables deep brain stimulation without surgery.

This breakthrough could transform research and treatment for conditions like Parkinson’s.

Proudly supported by Oxford Health BRC’s Brain Technologies Theme.

🔗 tinyurl.com/2wdzm74d

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 28d

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 28d

📣NEW study from NDCN's Physiological Neuroimaging Group, in collaboration with @ucl.ac.uk , introduces an ultrasound device capable of influencing deep brain regions without surgery for the first time.

Read more about the study published this week in @nature.com⬇️ www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/news/new-ult...

"This novel brain stimulation device represents a breakthrough in our ability to precisely target deep brain structures that were previously impossible to reach non-invasively. We are particularly excited about its potential clinical applications for neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, where deep brain regions are especially affected" - quote rom Dr Ioana Grigoras

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Ioana Grigoras @igrigoras.bsky.social · Sep 5

Paper alert: our study using a novel ultrasound stimulation device to precisely target deep brain nuclei is out in Nature Communications @ndcnoxford.bsky.social @oxcin.bsky.social @mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Ultrasound system for precise neuromodulation of human deep brain circuits - Nature Communications

Modulating deep brain structure can lead to therapies for neurological conditions. Here, the authors show a transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) system featuring a 256-element helmet-shaped trans...

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Dr Lara Prisco, MD, MSc, MPH, AFRCA, AFFICM @priscolara.bsky.social · Sep 1

Delighted to share our new review in ICM Experimental 🧠 on serum biomarkers of ICU delirium
V proud of first author Fergus O’Keeffe, a grad-entry med student, whose hard work & persistence made this possible
#CriticalCare #Delirium #Biomarkers
🔗 icm-experimental.springeropen.com/articles/10....

Serum biomarkers of delirium in critical illness: a systematic review of mechanistic and diagnostic evidence - Intensive Care Medicine Experimental

Delirium is a frequent and serious complication of critical illness, yet its pathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Serum biomarkers offer a potential avenue for improved diagno...

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · Aug 28

Many congratulations to Professor Timothy Behrens @behrenstimb.bsky.social on being awarded a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship. This prestigious award supports exceptional mid-career research leaders in the UK.

Read more: tinyurl.com/bdedz663

Exceptional Oxford researchers awarded first Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships

Three pioneering Oxford researchers, including Professor Timothy Behrens from NDCN, are among the first recipients of the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships, prestigious long-term awards to s...

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · Aug 21

Read the full article ⬇️ www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/news/chronic...

@ox.ac.uk @wellcometrust.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @kavlioxford.bsky.social

Chronic pain research breakthrough identifies promising drug target

A new paper published in Nature shows how, in a collaborative project across diverse medical disciplines, Oxford researchers from NDCN and the Department of Biochemistry have identified a new genetic…

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · Aug 21

📣 NEW: Breakthrough discovery of a genetic link to pain co-led by NDCN's Prof David Bennett and Prof Simon Newstead @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social

The results of the research, published in @nature.com, could lead to a promising new target for the treatment of #chronicpain.

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