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New webinars encouraging more voices to be heard through social care research ethics survey
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to register for a choice of two webinars encouraging them to make their voices heard on this important subject Staff working particularly within local authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs), and the third sector are invited to sign up and learn more about how they can contribute to a Scotland-wide survey of social care research ethics. The survey is seeking...
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Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group reveals research-informed webinar series
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced the launch of a quarterly webinar series aimed at sharing evidence-based insights, clinical experiences, and innovative research The initiative is dedicated to advancing understanding and dialogue around reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth through a research-focused lens — with speaker contributions now being invited to shape its topics and themes. The
Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network welcome diverse research discussions in Orkney
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has continued to drive forward its commitment to engaging with, involving, and supporting people in some of the country’s most rural and remote populations Network Champion Dr Tom Russ, Network Manager Jacqui Kerr, and Strategic Manager Dr Emma Law (pictured left to right) recently visited Orkney, following a successful
New community of senior researchers working across all four nations will mark ‘significant step forward’
Plans for senior UK researchers working across existing four nations schemes to unite as a community have been called a ‘significant step forward’ by the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office The collective of Senior Investigators will include NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Network Clinical Leads, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators from England, and Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leaders. Applications for t...
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
Health Research Authority release new template for amendment updates
To help make it easier for sites to be aware of any amendments made to a study, the Health Research Authority (HRA) have launched a new amendment history log which is now available for use The log has been developed alongside the devolved administrations, commercial and NHS sponsors, sites and participating organisations, and is based on wider feedback on the challenges of implementing amendments.
Scottish clinical research facility achieves global first in study of exciting new therapy for preterm infants
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Team at Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) has achieved a global first by enrolling the first twins into a vital new study aimed at treating a condition in preterm infants Enrolled at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children, the twins will be part of the FIT-PIV trial which will assess the efficacy and safety of ELGN-2112 for treating intestinal malabsorption in premature babies — a condition associated with life threatenin...
#Red4Research Day set to be elevated by striking illumination of Clydebank crane
One of Scotland’s most unique visitor attractions will be giving a ‘big lift’ to raising awareness around #Red4Research Day (Friday 20) Inspired by NHS Golden Jubilee researchers, Clydebank's iconic, 150-foot-tall Titan Crane will be lit up in stunning red to mark the day of awareness — now in its sixth year — with the Golden Jubilee National Hospital’s Surgical Centre also illuminated throughout the week.