Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Clinical Laboratory Scienceswww.ndcls.ox.ac.ukMedical Sciencesϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.ndcls.ox.ac.uk/research.phpDPhilMSc by ResearchNoneAn undergraduate honours degree (uppersecond-class is a minimum) in BiomedicalSciencesResearch degrees Higher levelThe Department does not provide anystudentships, however awards for specificgroups are advertised (see above)Number of Applicants Research degrees 25Number ofResearch degrees 17Places OfferedApplication Deadlines 21 November 2008, 9 January 2009 and13 March 2009Contact for Enquiries enquiries@ndcls.ox.ac.uk+44 (0) 1865 220559ϐϐResources AvailableMedical Informatics UnitThe Medical Informatics Unit (MIU) provides a range of servicesto both members of the University and commercial and privatecustomerswww.ndcls.ox.ac.uk/miu/MIU.phpLeukaemia Research Fund Monoclonal Antibody FacilityThe aim of this Facility is to provide antibodies for cancerresearchers who need such reagents for their workCairns LibraryInformation Management Services UnitIMSU provides Information Technology services, support andadvice to the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences DivisionϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil and MSc by Research in Clinical Laboratory SciencesThe Nuffield Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences has thefollowing main interests (as below):|| ABC transporters and human disease|| Multidrug resistance and chemotherapy|| Gene therapy for cystic fibrosis|| Preparation and characterisation of antibodies and otherreagents for the diagnosis of human leukaemias andlymphomas|| The genetic basis for the pre-leukaemia syndrome known asmyelodysplasia|| The pathology of angiogenesis in tumoursThe Cellular Genetics Unit in the Weatherall Institute of MolecularMedicine. This unit has two areas of interest:|| Molecular genetics of extracellular matrix components indisease|| Mitochondrial variation in man|| Population structure and migration|| The mechanisms of parasite invasion into cerebral circulationThe Radiation Oncology Unit has interests in:|| DNA damage and cellular responses to ionizing radiation|| Molecular targets in radiation oncology|| Mechanisms of metastasis|| Factors promoting tumour growth and virulence|| Tumour physiology and angiogenesis|| Identifying molecular targets to reduce tumour survivalfollowing exposure to ionizing radiation|| Increasing the specificity of radiation therapy for cancer cellsRadiobiologyThe MRC/CR-UK funded Radiobiology Graduate Programmeprovides a fully integrated state-of-the-art research trainingenvironment. In addition to a core theoretical course coveringthe hot areas of radiation oncology and biology, the programmeengages students in high-quality basic and clinically-appliedresearch, with the aim of training future leaders in radiobiologyand radiation oncology.|| Programme specification:www.rob.ox.ac.uk/post-graduate-study-at-rob/radiobiology-graduate-training-programme/index_htmlϐϐAcademic Staff ProfilesFull details of research staff within the NDCLS are available vialinks at:www.ndcls.ox.ac.uk/research.phpϐ ϐGraduate DestinationsMany graduates from the programme have undertaken futureresearch into a variety of biomedical disciplines or transferredto industry.82LLEnquiries:enquiries@ndcls.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/