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Musculoskeletal
Our role is to develop and support the delivery of high-quality clinical research in musculoskeletal disease and manage participant recruitment to time and target, both for studies that are led from Scotland, and studies led from other nations in which Scottish sites are participating in. We provide support in the following areas: facilitating research links and networking managing the study portfolio record monitoring the attainment of recruitment targets...
Health Research Authority seeking feedback on new clinical trials guidance
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations of the UK on 28 April 2026 The guidance
Dr Rosalie Ashworth
Research in Scotland
Strong infrastructure and world-class clinical and academic expertise create a vibrant research environment in Scotland with clinical research embedded within our NHS. As a location for research and clinical trials, Scotland has a number of advantages over many other countries, including: A single unified health system – NHS Scotland A
NRS Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Pay by Cheque: please make out a cheque, payable to NHS GG& C Endowment Fund CG0337 and bring it with you on the day. Pay by Credit or Debit Card: can be arranged. (Please note your details will be stored in our database but not passed on to any other parties). If you have any queries in respect of your course fee, please telephone 0141 201 9324. Thank you.
Ophthalmology
Our role is to support the delivery of high quality clinical research in Ophthalmology and manage participant recruitment to time and target, both for Ophthalmology studies which are led from Scotland, and studies led from other nations which Scottish sites are participating in. 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
Research Areas
Strong infrastructure and world-class clinical and academic expertise create a vibrant research environment across a number of key therapeutic areas. NHS Research Scotland supports delivery of a range of high-quality studies across a spectrum of disease and clinical need. All research within Scotland lies within the remit of at least one Network or Specialty Grou...
Informed Consent in Paediatric Clinical Research: Legal, ethical and practical considerations in Scotland
Edinburgh Clinical Trials Management Course 2025
This two-day course has been running for more than two decades to support the professional development of anyone involved or interested in clinical trial management, including Clinical Trial Administrators, Trial Assistants, Trial Officers, Trial Co-ordinators, Trial Management Support Officers (TMSO), Assistant Trial Managers (ATMs), Trial Managers (TMs), and related roles The aims of