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Tayside oesophageal cancer trial recruiting soon thanks to team’s ‘very speedy turnaround’

A new cancer trial is expected to open for recruitment soon in Tayside thanks to the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of NHS and university experts which sponsor Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has praised for its swift action and high level of coordination The MAGE Vaccine Trial is aiming to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus through the study of two genetically modified vaccines which may help the immune system recognise and attack particular proteins on cancer cells and...

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Scotland proud to host first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research challenge

Scotland has been selected to host a first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research competition, representing ‘significant recognition of the country’s wealth of world-leading expertise,’ says the Chief Scientist for Health Professor Anna Dominiczak welcomed the news that Scotland has already launched the Bio-Hermes Biomarker Data Chall...

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Scottish applicants encouraged to join an NIHR committee and shape the future of research

In a further boost to cross-UK research, the Scottish research community is being encouraged to join NIHR funding committees It was announced last year that health and social care researchers in the devolved administrations will have increased access to health and social care research fun...

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Vacancies: Mental Health North and West Regional Leads

NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network is inviting expressions of interest for the roles of North and West Node Regional Leads The Mental Health Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office with the aim of increasing and fac...

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New Scottish studies aim to advance equitable access to care for all on World Kidney Day

NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Renal Speciality is lending its full support to World Kidney Day’s equity message with two new studies analysing fairness of patient access This Thursday (14 March), World Kidney Day 2024’s theme is ‘Kidney health for all - advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice’, and

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Our Shared commitment to Public Involvement in Health and Social care Research

Today (11 March) we are celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of our Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research. Excellent public involvement is an essential part of health and social care research and has been shown to improve its quality and impact. It extends to all the ways in which the r...

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NRS Cardiovascular Research Network offers fresh funding to ‘link staff into international arena’

New funding is being made available by the NRS Cardiovascular Research Network, allowing two members of staff to further their professional development by attending this year’s Annual Congress of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals (ACNAP). The Network is encouraging Cardiovascular Research nurses, Allied Health Professionals (AHP), or H...

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NRS Ageing kicks off interactive ‘lunch and learn’ webinar series in March

The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ageing Specialty Group is launching a series of interactive, informative webinars, discussing the most topical issues around clinical ageing research From March, the ‘lunch and learn’ sessions will bring together a range of guest speakers to offer their insight and experience. The series will provide a forum to support the ageing research community and share the latest updates in an engaging, modern format. Each webinar –

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Focus on people with lived experience is key to network’s patient and public involvement aims

NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network Partners in Research Lead, Dr Rosie Ashworth to share learning at upcoming event Public involvement is important, expected, and possible in all types of health and social care research. With that in mind, the vibrant public involvement network shaped by NHS Research Scotland...

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Mental health researchers urged to make tracks for new Traveling Fellowship Fund

Mental health researchers across Scotland are being supported in their professional development with a dedicated Traveling Fellowship Fund designed to help maximise learning opportunities The fund – offered by NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network – is open to mental health researchers of all discipli...

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