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This section provides information on the latest news from NHS Research Scotland. You can also subscribe to Research Bulletin, our monthly newsletter, by accessing our subscribe form.
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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.
National Clinical Leads appointed in key specialties
2nd December 2015
National clinical leads have been appointed to Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Oral and Dental, and Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders. These roles provide n...
Call for Comments - Site specific information for NHS/ HSC sites
26th November 2015
The UK Four Nations Group is seeking views on the content and format of Site Specific Information (SSI) provided to sites for NHS/HSC permission of research.
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New Alzheimer’s disease drug trial opens across Scotland
17th November 2015
People with Alzheimer’s disease who live in Scotland are being asked to consider taking part in a ground-breaking government-funded trial. The trial is investigatin...
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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) participant sought in Glasgow for national heart failure study
12th November 2015
A national heart failure study (SUPPORT HF) is looking for a Patient Public Involvement representative in Glasgow. SUP...
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Celebrating Excellence across NHS Scotland
4th November 2015
NHS Research Scotland were delighted sponsor the 'Innovation Award' at the annual Scottish Health Awards which took place on 4 November 2015. The Scottish Heal...
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Delivering Research Excellence
28th October 2015
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Annual Conference took place on Wednesday 28 October 2015. Now in its fourth year, the event is firmly established as Scotland’s leading c...
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Delivering Innovation through Research
28th October 2015
Scotland’s new Health and Social Care Research Strategy was launched at the annual NHS Research Scotland conference by Mr Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Sport, Health Improv...
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NRS Career Researcher Fellowships 2015
29th September 2015
Applications are now open for a fifth round of NRS Career researcher fellowships. The NRS Career Researcher scheme was launched in 2011 to support NHS-funded clinical st...
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Network Champions appointed
17th July 2015
Clinical Research Champions have been appointed to lead Mental Health and Dementia & Neurodegeneratve Diseases, providing national leadership in the development of clinical...
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Award success at Diabetes UK Conference
19th May 2015
Scotland gained national recognition at Diabetes UK Professional Conference held in March at London’s Excel arena collecting two prestigious awards. The Primary Ca...
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