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Our population

Scotland has a stable population of approximately 5 million and one of the most highly developed health informatics systems in the world. All the population receives, at birth, a unique Community Health Index (CHI) number which is included in records each time a person interacts with the NHS, recording entire medical histories from birth (conception) to death, which links with GP data, hospital records, d...

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Our Staff

Specialty Lead: Dr Andrew Tatham Contact: Andrew.Tatham@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk   Performance Manager: Madeleine Bayne Contact: madeleine.bayne@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk  

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Metabolic and Endocrine Studies

We focus on research that deals with the investigation, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of all metabolic and endocrine disorders. Our aim is to have a beneficial impact on quality of life by ensuring that people who have metabolic and endocrine disorders have the opportunity to know about and participate in relevant clinical research studies. We support and promote research: involving medicines for metabolic and endocrine disorders of thyroid, adrenal, pituit...

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Vaccine Trials in Scotland

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NHS Research Scotland and Health Boards worked closely with the UK Vaccines Taskforce to bring a range of vaccine trials to Scotland, the impact of which have been felt across the UK and around the world. 

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Oral and Dental Studies

We oversee research that deals with conditions from nutritional deficiencies, genetic conditions and general infection to systemic and dental diseases. Our studies take place in a range of settings, including hospital in-patients, dental hospital outpatients and primary care. We work to promote the successful delivery of research studies in the NHS and to help plan new studies that will address patient’s needs. We support a wide range of research studies including:

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Trauma and Emergencies Studies

We support a wide range of research studies including: Common acute care conditions (such as trauma and cardiac arrest) Diagnostic tests used in acute care (such as point of care testing and imaging) Development and testing of new technologies

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Study Portfolio

We oversee research that deals with both the medical and the surgical treatment of eye diseases, as well as optometry and visual rehabilitation and other key areas within the broader discipline of vision sciences. This means that we support a wide range of research studies such as those involving medicines and devices for diseases of the eye, those investigating childhood and inherited visual disorders, and studies of aids to help people with visual impairment. These studies can focus...

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About the Network

We provide support in the following areas: Managing the study portfolio record Monitoring the attainment of recruitment targets Providing advice on study design and feasibility Troubleshooting issues with poor recruitment Sharing information on new studies Identifying potential sites for studies Raising the profile of research in Emergency Care Facilitating links between research in Emergency Care and relevant stakeho...

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Metabolic Research Register

Can you help us advance the treatment and care of people with metabolic or weight related health conditions? We are asking members of the public to consider joining a register of people who have an interest in weight loss and metabolic research, and in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. Many people feel that their body size is preventing them from doing activities they would like to do. It is not entirely under personal control. People who are higher weight generally h...

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COVID-19 Research in Scotland

Working with partners across UK, Scotland led, enabled and delivered world-class COVID-19 research, a key element of the Government’s overall response to the pandemic. This included

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