Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) working in partnership with the University of Oxford is one of 18 centres supporting the national National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) BioResource facilities in England.
Led by Professor Philip McGuire, the Oxford Health BioResource Centre has a particular focus on mental health research. We are committed to improving the representation and involvement of people with mental health conditions in research.
What is the NIHR BioResource?
The NIHR BioResource is a national panel of over 300,000 volunteers who support research to better understand health and disease and to improve care for patients. When you join, you’ll be asked to:
- Complete a health and lifestyle questionnaire
- Provide a small blood or saliva sample
- Sign a consent form explaining how your data and samples may be used
Once registered, you may be invited to take part in relevant research studies based on your health profile and the needs of researchers.
Current Projects
D-CYPHR
We are currently recruiting for the DNA, Children + Young People’s Health Resource (D-CYPHR), a study open to families with children aged 0 to 15 years. Most diseases start in childhood, but most health research is carried out in adults. D-CYPHR wants to change this by getting young people involved in research to help create better care for children and the adults they will become. We welcome all young people, with or without health conditions, to be part of D-CYPHR.
To find out more visit D-CYPHR | DNA, Children + Young People’s Health Resource
GLAD
The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study is a project set up to support studies exploring risk factors for depression and/or anxiety. We are looking for people with lived experience of anxiety or depression and those who have never experienced any mental health disorder. By studying the differences between these two groups of people, we hope to improve understanding of how and why people develop anxiety and depression. By joining GLAD, you also become part of the NIHR BioResource.
SMILE BioResource
We’re excited to be leading the SMILE BioResource, launching late 2025, in collaboration with the University of Oxford. The SMILE BioResource will support vital research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of severe mental illness.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in joining the NIHR BioResource or would like more information, please email us : [email protected]