Scotland Cross-Sector Hub Event Four: Advancing clinical trials in Scotland

Date: 20/08/2026 to 20/08/2026 Venue: Gannochy Lecture Theatre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, DD2 1UB

The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub aims to encourage and enhance collaboration across disciplines and sectors to benefit health and life sciences research and innovation

This is our fourth event and will focus on research and innovation in Advancing Clinical Trials in Scotland, an area in which Scotland is internationally renowned.

Clinical Trials research and innovation in Scotland benefits significantly from the direct support of the Scottish Government and the multi-disciplinary knowledge, expertise and infrastructure provided by our NHS, Universities and industry working together proactively (Triple-Helix). This includes, life scientists, health professionals, engineers, regulators, policy makers, investors, patients and the public.

We welcome researchers, innovators and other stakeholders from any of these, or related, disciplines, who have an interest in health to consider attending to help further enhance our continuing growth in this arena.

Individuals at any stage of their career are welcome, but those in the early/mid stages of their careers may find this event particularly useful.

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Programme

10:00 - 10:25	Registration and Refreshments
10:25 - 10:45	Welcome and Introduction Professor Rory J. McCrimmon, MBChB, MD, FRCPE, FRSE, Dean of Medicine, University of Dundee; Consultant Physician; Diabetes Champion, NHS Research Scotland The Academy of Medical Science Welcome Dr Rachel MacDonald, Head of Programmes, The Academy of Medical Sciences
10:45 - 11:25	Clinical Trials in Scotland 2024-2029 Scotland as a global power in clinical trials Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health), Scottish Government Regius Professor of Medicine, University of Glasgow Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) UK Network Chloë Cowan, Senior R&I Manager, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and Co-Director (Devolved Administrations) of the CRDC UK Network Decentralised trials Professor Isla MacKenzie, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of Medicines Monitoring Unit (MEMO) Research and the Hypertension Research Centre in the Faculty of Health, University of Dundee Practice Embedded Research Units (PERUs) Andrew Deans, Lead Clinical Research Nurse, NHS Lothian
11.25 – 11.50	Interactive Panel Discussion Session
11:50 – 12:45	Posters and Networking Lunch
12:45 – 13:00	Interactive Activity
13:00 - 13.35	Early Career Presentations
13:35 – 14:20	Spotlight Sessions Advanced Therapy Treatment Centres (ATTC) Network and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) in Scotland Dr Jacqueline Barry, Chief Clinical Officer, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Data assisted trials Kathy Harrison, Programme Lead, DataLoch University of Edinburgh Richard Walls, Health Informatics Centre (HIC) Operational Director, University of Dundee
14:20 – 14:30	Closing Remarks Mark Cook, Chair, NHS Dumfries and Galloway; Chair, Life Sciences Scotland Dr Alex Gueret-Wardle, Medical Director, AstraZeneca UK
14:30	End and Networking

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