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This section provides information on the latest news from NHS Research Scotland. You can also subscribe to Research Bulletin, our monthly newsletter, by accessing our subscribe form.
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The NHS Research Scotland Operational Update keeps those working in clinical research up-to-date with the latest operational news and developments across the sector.
Scottish expertise continuing to make vital contributions to research on World Cancer Day
4th February 2026
World Cancer Day (4 February) is set to be ‘United by Unique’ once more with Scotland’s researchers making important contributions to prevention, detection,...
Dundee team celebrates contribution to global study success on World Cancer Day
3rd February 2026
A major blood cancer study success has been highlighted in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal with Tayside expertise making a proud contribution to its findings
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Changes to studies to align with new clinical trials regulations
3rd February 2026
The Health Research Authority (HRA), working in partnership with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is introducing changes to how other types of health and so...
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Cardiovascular Network invites interest in Patient and Public Involvement forum to ‘make vital contribution’
29th January 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Network is appealing for new members to join its Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) forum, encouraging more diverse voices to...
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Chief Scientist Office seeking members for Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research Committee
27th January 2026
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to recruit new members to its research funding committee This committee considers applications for research aimed at improv...
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Infectious diseases role opportunity for resident doctors
16th January 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Infectious Diseases Specialty Group is on the lookout for a resident doctor representative to take up a career-enhancing position
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Scotland’s world first in ground-breaking cardiac gene therapy trial is a ‘game changer’, insists Network
9th January 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Network believes that a new world first for the country represents “a true game changer” in ambitions to e...
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The Chief Scientist Office Festive Message
18th December 2025
Euan Dick, Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO), Scottish Government As 2025 draws to a close and we start to look to the fresh opportunities that a new year brings, i...
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Registration now open for landmark event bringing Patient and Public Involvement community together
17th December 2025
Interested parties are invited to register for the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event 2026, taking place on Tuesday 3 March in Stirling NHS Research Scotland (...
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Annual meeting success ‘reflects growing interest and involvement in pain research across Scotland’
15th December 2025
A 15th Annual Scientific Meeting held this month to improve the understanding of chronic pain has been hailed a success, reflecting growing engagement with research...
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