About us
The Oxford comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC) is a partnership between the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Oxford. It has been made possible by a grant from the Department of Health's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under the programme 'Best Research for Best Health'.
The Oxford BRC undertakes 'translational research', which means taking laboratory research into a clinical setting. This kind of research is about first-time studies of medical innovations in patients, which are intended to improve healthcare delivery for the benefit of all patients.
The organisation is characterised by creative connections and collaborative relationships. These are constructed between different research themes, with other local research resources connected by the partnership engagement group. Broader connections with other NIHR Biomedical Research Centres, Clinical Networks and experimental medical facilities are being built.
