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Recipient of Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme grateful for conference opportunity

A recipient of a prized conference bursary made available by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity Dr Onyedika Chukwuelobe now plans to attend the Royal Conference of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition which aims to inform attendees on the latest clinical insights and policy developments at the International Convention Centre Wales, Newport, from 9-10 October. O...

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Reviewers of research applications based in settings outside NHS encouraged to review guidance through new survey

Those working in care settings outside of the NHS are being invited to take part in what is being called ‘an important project on research governance’ for improving levels of confidence, consistency, and speed when setting up and delivering research In 2023, the R&D Forum Wider Care Settings Working Group created a sub-group to address the lack of common processes or standards for governance reviews of research not needing Health Research Authority (HRA) approval....

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People across Scotland encouraged to support major health research campaign

A major health research recruitment drive launches today (Monday 16th June) People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research registry, which is aimed at helping to improve health and care and ultimately save lives. NHS Research Scotland (NRS) believes that research participation is the single most important contribution we can make to help improve health and develop the best means to prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions — r...

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Survey is crucial first step in addressing ‘unique ethical challenges facing Scotland’s social care research’

Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to take part in a key survey aimed at better understanding and improving processes The survey — issued on behalf of the Social Care Research Ethics Working Group and Scottish Government — will gather information in order to map current ethical governance practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop guidance to help inform ambitions for change. ...

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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...

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NHS dementia researchers to stretch recruitment to the Outer Hebrides after award of prestigious study

NHS Research Scotland's Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has been awarded a prestigious study which will see it recruit participants from the Western Isles for the first time READ-OUT (REAl-world Dementia OUTcomes) is part of the Blood Biomarker Challenge — a multi-million-pound programme which aims to capitalise on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood tests and generate the evidence needed for them to be validated for use in the NHS.

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Vacancy: NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager

Due to secondment of the current post holder, Tayside Medical Science Centre (TASC) is seeking to appoint a  NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager on a fixed term basis for one year, with possible option to extend to 31 March 2027 The NRS Portfolio Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the local portfolio of clinical research activity within NHS Tayside. The Portfolio Manager also has national responsibility for six NRS Specialties; Oral and Dental, Metab...

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Further updates to model contract agreements for NHS and health and social care organisations announced

Commercial agreements and guidance published in December 2023 have been updated by the Four Nations Contracts Leads following feedback from commercial sponsors, Contract Research Organisations and the NHS The Health Research Authority (HRA) have updated the following suite of agreements as part of the

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Scotland’s diverse volunteers urged to Be Part of Research on International Clinical Trials Day

NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is proud to be supporting International Clinical Trials Day (20 May) with this year’s theme of ‘Rethinking Clinical Trials: Inclusivity in Practice’ encouraging more diverse participation The day is dedicated to celebrating clinical research and research enabled innovation around the world and acknowledges the first randomised clinical trial conducted in May 1747 by Scottish physician James Lind. NRS believes that research is the s...

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Health Research and Innovation Conference set to mark ‘pivotal moment’ for new era in Scottish care

The return of Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference is set to mark ‘a pivotal moment in accelerating a new era of progressive thinking’ for the country’s ambitions Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference will take place on Thursday 23 October at the Edinburgh International...

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