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Fellowships
The capacity of NHS clinicians to undertake research is an important area in supporting an increase in research activity in Scotland. This can help increasing capacity in areas that are aligned to research excellence either locally or nationally; or areas where the potential exists to develop research excellence. NRS Career Researcher Fellowships
Involving patients in cardiovascular research
The NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Network, organised two events in 2022 involving patients and members of the public. The aim of these events was to hear first-hand views from cardiovascular patients in Scotland how they want to be involved research. Here the network provide an overview of the events, the learning and future work to strengthen patient and public involvement activity.
Scientific Programme Committee
The Scientific Committee (SPC), formed of a small group of senior clinician scientists from the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NHS, and Universities across Scotland have been responsible for developing the overall conference theme and direction. We thank them for their investment of time and expertise.
Specialty Group webinar to focus on power of research data for reproductive health insights
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced a new webinar taking place next month with a focus on leveraging the power of data for fresh insights Taking place on Wednesday 17 June from 12.00-12.55pm, the informal session — entitled ‘Big Data in Obstetrics & New 150-Day Matrix’ — will be hosted live on Microsoft Teams with registration now being invited. The bitesize ‘lunch and lear...
Primary Care Network’s PPI group celebrates 10-years and aims for ‘bigger and better’ achievements
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network proudly celebrated 10 years of support from their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group with a special gathering last week — and immediately pledged to go ‘bigger and better’ The milestone event to mark the group’s decade of achievements took place on Friday 24 April at the University of Glasgow’s Clarice Pears Building. The hybrid event was attended by PPI group members, past and pres...
Dementia and Neuroprogressive Studies
Studies taking place across NHS Scotland are categorised by their neuroprogressive disease area. These includes: Studies being recruited to An update on studies which have closed to recruitment but are still ongoing Publications of studies which are now finished Not all studies take place in every site, so please check the site information alongside each study. Contact details for each site are: NHS Grampian: 01224 557941, ...
Training and Courses
Education teams across Scotland work closely with partners in the NHS, Higher Education Institutes and Research & Development departments to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of researchers and associated staff. We collaborate with education staff in CRF's across the UK and with colleagues at the NIHR to ensure a cohesive and standardised programme of educational opportunities are available to researchers. Education courses can be booked through the follow...
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Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility: Training courses
Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility run a variety of in-person and online courses and events covering a diverse range of topics relating to clinical research Information can be found on the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility website. Plea...
Working with the NRS Primary Care Network
NRS Primary Care Network work both on behalf of Health Professionals and researchers. We can facilitate research in Primary Care and provide practical support to GPs and other Health Professionals who wish to give their patients the opportunity to take part in research studies. See the Health Professional tab for more information. NRS Primary Care Network...
