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Ninewells Hospital is UK’s joint top recruiter for trial aimed at treating life-threatening respiratory condition
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has been named the UK’s joint top recruiting site for a trial involving 65 hospitals, exploring dexamethasone treatment in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) The Glucocorticoids in adults with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (GuARDS) trial being delivered at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee — and led by the local Principal Investigator, Dr Matt Cassey — has recruited 16 participants. Tha...
Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network support helps to identify priorities for inclusive future studies
Results of a pilot project supported by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) are expected to help shape future studies which address a disparity for people living with dementia and co-existing health conditions. The project, entitled ‘Exploring the Priorities of People with Dementia and Multiple Comorbidities’, saw focus groups...
NHS Research Scotland Trauma and Emergencies portfolio seeking to appoint new Clinical Lead
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Trauma and Emergencies portfolio The remit of this role is to support the effective delivery of research projects in the corresponding topic area in the NRS portfolio, including increasing the number of patients enrolled into trials....
Health Data Research UK Conference 2025
The UK’s No.1 conference on health data science returns for 2025 Join Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) at this two-day hybrid event, 15-16 October, to celebrate the latest advances in health data s...
Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and Chief Scientist Office announce partnership to fund new Tessa Jowell Fellowships
The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research through Scotland’s first dedicated neuro-oncology Fellowships This collaboration — part of the prestigious Tessa Jowell Fellowship Programme — represents a significant step forward in advancing neuro-oncology treatment, care,...
Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network part of global MSA study success as one of four UK sites
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) has told of its success in studying the effects of a new drug on rare neurological condition Multi System Atrophy (MSA) The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow was chosen as one of just four UK sites alongside London to take part in the global landmark study looking into a treatment for slowing the rapidly progressive disease with around 250 people living with it in Scotland at any one t...
Showcase event to mark Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
NHS Research Scotland is celebrating the third anniversary of the launch of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research with an impactful showcase of projects and activity across the country Signed on 11 March 2022, the Shared Commitment recognises that excellent public involvement is an essential part of heal...
Dementia awareness book supporting more person-centred research hits 20k downloads milestone
An NHS-inspired book foregrounding first-hand experiences of dementia while dispelling myths around it has been downloaded 20,000 times The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) announced on World Book Day (6 March) that ‘Challenging Assumptions Around Dementia: User-Led Research and Untold Stories’ had hit the significant mi...
National showcase of Patient and Public Involvement takes place in Stirling next month
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is ensuring that patient and public voices are heard in research across the country with a second landmark showcase of patient and public involvement initiatives The Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event 2025 will take place at Stirling Court Hotel — part of the University of Stirling Campus — on Tuesday 11 March, hosted by NRS and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government. PPI partners, professionals, r...
Limited places left for Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network’s Edinburgh event
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) is inviting people with experience of Parkinson’s disease to a patient and public involvement (PPI) event later this week Supported by the NHS Lothian Charity Fund, the in-person gathering will take place at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on Thursday 20 February from 10am with limited places left for anyone interested in attending. It has been designed and developed in collaboration with people who have ex...
