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Our population

Scotland has a stable population of approximately 5 million and one of the most highly developed health informatics systems in the world. All the population receives, at birth, a unique Community Health Index (CHI) number which is included in records each time a person interacts with the NHS, recording entire medical histories from birth (conception) to death, which links with GP data, hospital records, d...

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Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Studies

We are working with researchers to promote the successful delivery of research studies in the NHS. We support a wide range of research, including: Studies of the development and treatment of acute and chronic infections Studies of the prevention, treatment, and control of healthcare associated infections Prevention of infections by vaccination Microbiology laboratories studies of pathogens causing clinical infections Where there is conside...

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Network Events

To keep the community connected and provide an opportunity for researchers to share knowledge and foster collaboration, the Scottish Transplant Research Network provides regular events on the big topics in transplant and donation research, with UK and international expert speakers. Our

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Our Staff

Specialty Lead: Dr Andrew Tatham Contact: Andrew.Tatham@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk   Performance Manager: Madeleine Bayne Contact: madeleine.bayne@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk  

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Metabolic and Endocrine Studies

We focus on research that deals with the investigation, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of all metabolic and endocrine disorders. Our aim is to have a beneficial impact on quality of life by ensuring that people who have metabolic and endocrine disorders have the opportunity to know about and participate in relevant clinical research studies. We support and promote research: involving medicines for metabolic and endocrine disorders of thyroid, adrenal, pituit...

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Cancer Research in Scotland

The Cancer Network supports a wide range of clinical studies which are helping to progress cancer care in Scotland and beyond, and all Scottish research ongoing within the network is registered with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The cancer clinical trial portfolio is very dynamic and is frequently changing as studies open and close to recruitment. Across Scotland, there is a wide range of clinical trials happening in different disease si...

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Vaccine Trials in Scotland

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NHS Research Scotland and Health Boards worked closely with the UK Vaccines Taskforce to bring a range of vaccine trials to Scotland, the impact of which have been felt across the UK and around the world. 

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Diabetes Studies

The Diabetes Network supports studies which are funded by an NHS Research Scotland Eligible Funder list. All Scottish research ongoing within the network is registered on the UK Clinical Research Network portfolio database. If you would like to find out more about our portfolio or are interested in recruiting to any of our studies please contact administrator-sdrn@dundee.ac.uk. Scotland can also draw on a series of unique research as...

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Events and training

Information on events NRS Musculoskeletal are hosting, supporting, exhibiting or attending. NRS Musculoskeletal is not responsible for the content on external sites.

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Oral and Dental Studies

We oversee research that deals with conditions from nutritional deficiencies, genetic conditions and general infection to systemic and dental diseases. Our studies take place in a range of settings, including hospital in-patients, dental hospital outpatients and primary care. We work to promote the successful delivery of research studies in the NHS and to help plan new studies that will address patient’s needs. We support a wide range of research studies including:

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