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The NHS Research Scotland Operational Update keeps those working in clinical research up-to-date with the latest operational news and developments across the sector.
CSO guidance on clinical research in response to additional lockdown measures
12th January 2021
Research, development and innovation are crucial in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are a core component of NHS Scotland’s role as a person-centred, evidence-b...
CSO Festive Message 2020
22nd December 2020
Euan Dick, Head of the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) reflects on 2020 as one of the most challenging and transformative years for research, paying tribute to the incred...
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Vacancy: NRS Cardiovascular Clinical Lead
15th December 2020
The Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint a clinical lead for
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Genes could be key to new COVID-19 treatments
11th December 2020
Potential treatments for COVID-19 have been identified after the discovery of five genes associated with the most severe form of the disease.
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Vacancy: NRS Clinical Leads
8th December 2020
The Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government (CSO) is seeking applicants for the role of Cli...
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Novavax Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial completes enrollment in two months
30th November 2020
The Novavax Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial has achieved its recruitment target just two months after ope...
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UK wide COVID-19 study recruits the first global patient in Dundee
17th November 2020
A phase 3 trial for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has this week recruited the first global patient in Dundee.
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Major COVID-19 vaccine trial opens in Scotland
16th November 2020
Hundreds of people from across Tayside and Fife are being sought to participate in a Covid-19 vaccine trial to be led by the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside. From M...
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Join the SPaRc/NRS Steering Committee
4th November 2020
An opportunity for an Early Career Researcher or trainee healthcare professional to join the SPaRC/ NRS Pain...
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Update on health and social care research projects for educational purposes
27th October 2020
A pause on health and social care research projects for educational purposes has been extended until September 2021 The decision is in line with national priorities fo...
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