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New Rheumatology Network lead aims to ‘bring rheumatologists and researchers together’
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) has announced the appointment of a new National Research Network Clinical Lead for Musculoskeletal Conditions (Rheumatology) Dr James Dale, a Consultant Rheumatologist, who has been with NHS Lanarkshire for nine years and is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow’s School of Infection & Immunity, is delighted to be taking up the role. James undertook training in Rheumatology a...
Cardiovascular research leader named finalist at Nurse of the Year Awards for ‘inspiring excellence’
A senior figure in Scotland’s research landscape has been named a finalist in the Nurse of the Year Awards taking place next month Professor Lis Neubeck, Clinical Champion of the Cardiovascular Network at NHS Research Scotland (NRS), is nominated in the ‘Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Innovation and Research Award’ category of the annual celebration, organised by Scotland’s Royal College of Nursing. She has been singled...
GP Clinical Academic Fellowships set to grow ‘future leaders’
The GP Clinical Academic Fellowships are now open for applications The fellowships are designed to help newly qualified GPs gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a clinical academic post in general practice. They provide protected time to enable practical experience of research through apprenticeship to established primary care research teams, allowing the gaining of knowledge, skills, and confidence to compete for doctoral training fellowships....
Primary Care Network offers conference funding opportunity to GP trainees and medical students
A conference bursary is being made available for a third year by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network, allowing recipients to attend a national Primary Care conference and deepen their research knowledge The Network is encouraging GP trainees and medical students to apply and take advantage of its Conference Bursary Scheme which aims to &ld...
Scotland’s research objectives must strive to align with inclusive World Health Day message
Striving for people to receive equity of access to research and have their voices heard is vital to the inclusive aims of World Health Day (7 April) organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) The theme ‘My Health, my right’ aims to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information. Making research open to everyone and providing opportunities to get involved is fundamental to this. Supported by NHS...
Tayside oesophageal cancer trial recruiting soon thanks to team’s ‘very speedy turnaround’
A new cancer trial is expected to open for recruitment soon in Tayside thanks to the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of NHS and university experts which sponsor Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has praised for its swift action and high level of coordination The MAGE Vaccine Trial is aiming to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus through the study of two genetically modified vaccines which may help the immune system recognise and attack particular proteins on cancer cells and...
Scotland proud to host first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research challenge
Scotland has been selected to host a first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research competition, representing ‘significant recognition of the country’s wealth of world-leading expertise,’ says the Chief Scientist for Health Professor Anna Dominiczak welcomed the news that Scotland has already launched the Bio-Hermes Biomarker Data Chall...
Scottish applicants encouraged to join an NIHR committee and shape the future of research
In a further boost to cross-UK research, the Scottish research community is being encouraged to join NIHR funding committees It was announced last year that health and social care researchers in the devolved administrations will have increased access to health and social care research fun...
Vacancies: Mental Health North and West Regional Leads
NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network is inviting expressions of interest for the roles of North and West Node Regional Leads The Mental Health Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office with the aim of increasing and fac...
New Scottish studies aim to advance equitable access to care for all on World Kidney Day
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Renal Speciality is lending its full support to World Kidney Day’s equity message with two new studies analysing fairness of patient access This Thursday (14 March), World Kidney Day 2024’s theme is ‘Kidney health for all - advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice’, and
