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Vasudevan lab identifies novel means of improving sensitivity and efficiency for PCR COVID testing
Department Vasudevan Group
9 April 2021
In collaboration with the infectious disease units at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals, the Vasudevan lab has identified a novel means of improving RT-qPCR sensitivity and efficiency for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 through the concentration of pooled patient lysates.
International collaboration by Potter group uncovers vital element in regulation of Na⁺/K⁺- ATPase-α1
Department
13 November 2020
An international collaboration of the Potter Group with Solomon Snyder’s Group in the USA and with Chinese and German colleagues has uncovered the myo-inositol polyphosphate pyrophosphate 5-InsP7 as a regulator of the Na⁺/K⁺- ATPase-α1
Professor Angela Russell receives 2021 Harrington UK Rare Disease Scholar Award
Department Russell Group
15 October 2020
Angela Russell, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Oxford Departments of Pharmacology and Chemistry, has been announced as one of the five recipients of the inaugural UK Rare Disease Scholar Award, presented by the Harrington Discovery Institute (HDI).
Professor Fran Platt appointed as new Head of Department of Pharmacology
Department
1 October 2020
Professor Fran Platt has been appointed as the new Head of Department for Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. Fran took up her new post with effect from 1 June 2020 and will serve for an initial period of five years.
The Department mourns the loss of three greats in neuropharmacology
Department
11 August 2020
This summer three of the world’s most distinguished neurochemists died; each was a member of the Department during their outstanding scientific careers.
Professor Fran Platt secures £1M funding over two years for vital Parkinson's Disease research, in collaboration with Pfizer
Department
4 August 2020
There is an increasing body of genetic and biochemical evidence that points toward lysosomal dysfunction as a risk factor for developing age-related neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease (PD).
New Galione group paper explores the role for early Ca2+ signals in phagocytosis
Department
9 June 2020
The Galione Lab has a paper published in The EMBO Journal showing that local Ca2+‐nanodomains formed by two‐pore channels (TPCs) on endo-lysosomes are shown to drive phagocytosis in macrophages. Moreover, different endo-lysosomal Ca2+ channels do different jobs at phagocytosis (extreme compartmentation).
Oxford Department of Pharmacology receives PPE donation from Chinese student associations
Department
4 June 2020
Nafamostat to be evaluated as potential treatment for COVID-19
Department Research
19 May 2020
Daniel Anthony, Professor of Experimental Neuropathology in the Department of Pharmacology, is the scientific lead in a joint research team running a new clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness for the treatment of COVID-19 of Nafamostat. This existing medicine, manufactured by Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, is a well-established treatment in Japan for pancreatitis. The company has generously donated supplies of Nafamostat for the initial clinical evaluation.
Dr Tommas Ellender to become Editorial Board Fellow at Journal of Physiology
Department Ellender Group
22 April 2020
Oxford Pharmacology tops QS World Rankings once again in 2020
Department
4 March 2020
Oxford Department of Pharmacology has been judged best in the world for the second year in a row in the QS World Rankings, published today.
Pharmacology Workshop Manager, John Harris, receives Honorary Degree in recognition of his 50 years of service
Department
2 March 2020
John Harris, who started work in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford in 1969, was awarded an MA by the Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson at a ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre on Saturday 29 February 2020. John was described at the ceremony as "an essential pillar on whom to rely, to lean on in times of need, a craftsman of skill and imagination, a stalwart friend and steward to some of our most important scientific endeavours".
Pharmacology seeks a Blaschko Fellow for 2020
Department
29 January 2020
Two year fellowship post available for early career researchers
Russell group research reveals molecular target of the Utrophin modulator Ezutromid
Department Russell Group
6 January 2020
A collaboration between the Russell group (Chemistry and Pharmacology) and the Davies group (Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics) has identified, via a chemical proteomics and phenotypic profiling strategy, the arylhydrocarbon receptor (AhR) as the molecular target of ezutromid, the utrophin modulator that recently completed a Phase 2 clinical trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients.
Pharmacology seeks applications for two new career development positions
Department
11 November 2019
The Department of Pharmacology is seeking to appoint up to two Career Development Fellows by early 2020. Aimed at outstanding experienced and early career researchers, these posts will provide space, access to facilities and support to enable the postholders to establish their own independent research programme.