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New Champion Support Manager appointed to Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Speciality has welcomed an ambitious new addition to its team Champion Support Manager Anushree (Annie) Ganguly has taken over the role, and like her predecessor, will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Annie will work closely with Research Champion, Professor Abha Maheshwari, providing management support to ensure oversight of delivery to time and target for research projects within the Specialty. Annie...
Clinical Research Practitioners register represents game-changing accreditation for vital part of research workforce
New accreditation for Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) is set to significantly strengthen the skills base of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) workforce, formally recognising the valuable contribution of previously un-registered health professionals and opening further study opportunities. CRPs are now formally identified as an occupational group in health and care in the UK by the UK Professional Standards Authority (PSA), the body that sets the standards for accredited registers...
Funding Opportunities
A number of funding schemes operate in Scotland, designed to support capacity building and stimulate the development of high-quality research. The Chief Scientist Office has recently reviewed its grant schemes and will now be providing a number of different funding streams to directly support research in Scotland.
NRS Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Update
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NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
We are delighted to announce the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network's Annual Scientific Meeting will be held at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow on 30 October 2025 The Network will once again be hosting a hybrid event allowing delegates to join in-person and online. Further announcements regarding registration and abstract submission will be made in early summer.
Tracy Ibbotson
Much-needed funding provided to launch two Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) projects in Oral and Dental Health
The NHS Research Scotland Oral and Dental Specialty Group (NRS Oral and Dental) has provided much-needed funding to launch two Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) projects in Oral and Dental Health The first project, led by Dr Heather Cassie, Dr Niall Mc Goldrick and Lorna Macpherson at the University of Dundee, is looking to increase involvement of un...
Lesley Cousland
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Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference was held on 31 October 2023 at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. The conference programme can now be viewed online via the NHS Research Scotland YouTube channe
ENRICH Scotland Sign-up Form
Care home managers and staff can register their facilities interest in joining ENRICH Scotland online. If you would prefer a physical form, contact tay.enrichscotland@nhs.scot. On registering your interest, a member of the ENRICH Scotland team will contact you to process the full registration. This will involve specifying a named contact and completing the relevant paperw...