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Supporting Research
Scotland operates a centralised system to support clinical research in Scotland and improve quality, efficiency and co-ordination. Working on a pan-Scotland basis a responsive infrastructure has been implemented to encourage researchers to bring studies to Scotland and ensure that obtaining R&D permission is a smooth and rapid process. This centralised system offers several advantages: Single submission of documents Co-ordinated access to clinical investigators and p...
NRS Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Update
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Primary Care
Primary Care is where most people experience NHS services with at least 90% of all health contacts taking place in primary care, in GP and dental practices and pharmacies. The NRS Primary Care Network is the national primary care research network operating in Scotland. The network was established in 2002 as a framework to coordinate national research activity in primary care. The overall aim of the network is to increase the amount of research relevant to patient care undertaken in a p...
Pioneering Midlothian GP practice proud to launch dedicated primary care research facility
A pioneering GP practice in Midlothian has launched its own dedicated clinical research facility, encouraging patient participation and other surgeries to follow its example Penicuik Medical Practice has successfully adapted one of its consultation rooms, turning it into a readymade space with key equipment for driving clinical research opportunities which are of benefit to both its patients and staff. Supported by the guidance of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS)
‘Potentially transformative’ grant funding available to Scotland’s Gastroenterology researchers
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Gastroenterology Specialty Group has urged interested parties to apply for ‘potentially transformative’ grant funding The group — which is focussed on research into the common chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — believes it is an excellent opportunity which could lead to life-changing breakthro...
Collaboration with Industry
NRS works alongside industry to maintain Scotland’s position as a world leader in research. Scotland is a global centre of excellence for clinical research with an ability to deliver translational projects that meet research, clinical and commercial objectives. We efficiently support clinical research studies from all Life Science sectors including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies; and simplify access to Scotland’s world-class clinical research...
Regenerative Medicine
For specific Coronavirus (COVID-19) research and guidance visit the Coronavirus information hub. The ageing population of the developed world requires a completely new class of treatments to address the major health needs created by degenerative disease. Conventional medicines treat the cause of disease (such as infection and autoimmunity) but do not repair the damage caused,...
NRS Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Update
NRS Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Grampian pair awarded for collaborative excellence after successful delivery of research conference
Two leading figures in the delivery of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) ambitions have been singled out for their dedicated work in organising last year’s successful NHS Grampian Research Conference NRS Reproductive Health and Childbirth Network Manager Anushree ‘Annie’ Ganguly and Grampian Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Coordinator Dr Rituka Richardson jointly received the Collaboration Award 2026 from Aberdeen Convention Bureau (ACB) earlier this month....
