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                            NHS dementia researchers to stretch recruitment to the Outer Hebrides after award of prestigious study
30th May 2025
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...
 
                            Vacancy: NHS Research Scotland Portfolio Manager
27th May 2025
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...
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                                        Further updates to model contract agreements for NHS and health and social care organisations announced21st May 2025 Commercial agreements and guidance published in December 2023 have been updated by the Four Nations Contracts Leads following feedback from commercial sponsors, Contract Resea... Read full article 
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                                        Scotland’s diverse volunteers urged to Be Part of Research on International Clinical Trials Day20th May 2025 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... Read full article 
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                                        Health Research and Innovation Conference set to mark ‘pivotal moment’ for new era in Scottish care9th May 2025 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 th... Read full article 
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                                        ‘VPAG boost is ultimately about better patient outcomes across Scotland and realising true value’9th May 2025 The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) must ultimately be about realising true value for the benefit of patients, says NHS Research Scotl... Read full article 
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                                        Scottish Cross-Sector Hub set for second gathering after launch success30th April 2025 The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub is inviting attendees to its second event after a successful launch in March The free to attend event, taking... Read full article 
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                                        NHS Research Scotland Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme opens up ‘world of conference opportunities’29th April 2025 Applications are now being invited for a conference bursary which has been made available for a fourth year by the Read full article 
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                                        Updated expectations for agreements used by commercial sponsors now published28th April 2025 The Health Research Authority (HRA) has today (Monday 28 April 2025) announced the publication of a new model Commercial Chief Investigator Agreement (mCCIA), and model Confid... Read full article 
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                                        Ninewells Hospital recruits first patient for trial aimed at improving treatment of specific leukaemia23rd April 2025 The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has successfully recruited the first patient in the UK to a clinical trial that aims to improve treatments for a... Read full article 
 
                 
                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                 
                                                                             
                                                        