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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.
 
                            New UK clinical trials regulations signed into law — implementation period begins
11th April 2025
New rules for running clinical trials in the UK have now been officially been signed into law The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 202...
 
                            Scottish study activity continues to seek answers during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
8th April 2025
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 April) is encouraging the sharing of experiences and symptoms — with Scotland’s researchers supporting the drive for treatm...
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                                        Ninewells Hospital is UK’s joint top recruiter for trial aimed at treating life-threatening respiratory condition4th April 2025 The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has been named the UK’s joint top recruiting site for a trial involving 65 hospitals, exploring dexamethasone treatment in patie... Read full article 
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                                        Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network support helps to identify priorities for inclusive future studies1st April 2025 Results of a pilot project supported by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) are expected to help shape future studies which address... Read full article 
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                                        NHS Research Scotland Trauma and Emergencies portfolio seeking to appoint new Clinical Lead21st March 2025 The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Read full article 
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                                        Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and Chief Scientist Office announce partnership to fund new Tessa Jowell Fellowships18th March 2025 The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research t... Read full article 
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                                        Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network part of global MSA study success as one of four UK sites17th March 2025 The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) has told of its success in studying the effects of a new drug on rare neurological condition Multi S... Read full article 
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                                        Showcase event to mark Shared Commitment to Public Involvement11th March 2025 NHS Research Scotland is celebrating the third anniversary of the launch of the Read full article 
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                                        Dementia awareness book supporting more person-centred research hits 20k downloads milestone7th March 2025 An NHS-inspired book foregrounding first-hand experiences of dementia while dispelling myths around it has been downloaded 20,000 times The Read full article 
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                                        National showcase of Patient and Public Involvement takes place in Stirling next month18th February 2025 NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is ensuring that patient and public voices are heard in research across the country with a second landmark showcase of patient and public involveme... Read full article 
 
                 
                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                 
                                                                             
                                                        