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European first for new immunotherapy lung cancer trial in Dundee
30th September 2024
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside is the first hospital site in Europe to open a trial of a new investigational immunotherapy for an aggressive form of lung cancer...
Principal Investigator programme opens to Scotland-based applicants for the first time
12th September 2024
A Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) is being opened to applicants working in Scotland for the first time next month The National Institute for Health an...
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NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Champion leads fresh survey into digital health tech
11th September 2024
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Network...
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Red alert! Edinburgh Castle set to be lit up for #Red4Research Day
9th September 2024
Iconic Edinburgh Castle will be lit up as part of a powerful demonstration of support in anticipation of #Red4Research Day The capital’s internationally-recognis...
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Clinical Research Fellow recommends ‘extremely rewarding’ opportunity of working with Network
2nd September 2024
A Clinical Research Fellow has enthused about his experience of working with the
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Cardiovascular Network’s support for research nurses leads to ‘truly inspiring’ international experience
27th August 2024
Two NHS Scotland staff working within cardiovascular research have enthused about their experiences and fresh learnings after successfully applying to attend a key internation...
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Research Nurse committed to engaging general practices in new trials for ‘tomorrow’s medicine’
26th August 2024
A Lead Research Nurse for NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is undertaking unique general practice engagement work aimed at ‘not just caring for patients today, but for tomorr...
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Groundbreaking Parkinson’s treatment features on BBC News thanks to Scottish study efforts
23rd August 2024
A study involving the NHS...
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NHS Research Scotland Champion to present and chair sessions at gathering of world’s leading cardiology experts
22nd August 2024
A senior figure within NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will be both presenting and chairing during a busy long weekend at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress ta...
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Chief Medical Officer’s report foregrounds importance of Scottish research for improving and saving lives
21st August 2024
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has expressed his pride in the life-saving research expertise that the country continues to provide both domestically and on a glo...
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