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Publications
The latest publications from NRS Pain and across the pain research community The World Health Organization's (WHO’s) International Classification of Diseases (ICD) currently has no diagnostic codes for chronic pain. To rectify this, the WHO and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) have developed, for the first time, a series of relevant codes for the forthcoming 11th edition (ICD-11). Blair H. Smith contributed to the WHO/IASP Task Force, and to a series o...
Student Information & Work Experience
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GGC) are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and the opening of the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) has established the largest hospital campus in Europe. The integration and collaboration of the Health Service and Universities in NHS GGC provides a robust infrastructure supporting an active clinical research community and enthusiastic research staff. The network of Clinical Research Facilities in NHS GGC supports a busy...
Electronic Health Records
Information from electronic health records (EHR) has been extensively used in health and biomedical research in Scotland. It has enabled the development of novel approaches to life course epidemiology, cost-effective evaluations of large-scale health service and public health interventions, efficient long-term follow-up of clinical trials, and important work in pharmaco-epidemiology and a wide range of clinical research areas. Key Benefits: Integrated data sets El...
Partnership with Industry
Strategic partnerships with global organisations help Scotland maintain its status as a global centre of research excellence Working closely with industry is a key priority for NHS Research Scotland. NRS Industry Partnership Forum Formed in 2010, the NRS Industry Partnership Forum ensures close liaison between the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), NRS, th...
Take Part in Diabetes Research
New medical treatments and therapies are being developed through research all the time, bringing hope to people living with diabetes; but the researchers making these breakthroughs need your help The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Diabetes Register gives all patients with diabetes, living in Scotland, an opportunity to be contacted about taking part in diabetes-related research projects. By joining the Diabetes Register, you allow the NRS Diabetes Network to securely access your...
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Name of organisation Tayside R&D Population 420,000 R&D Director Professor Russell Petty Address Tayside Medical Science CentreTASC R&D Office, Ninewells Hospital & Medical SchoolResidency Block, Level 3George Pirie WayDundee DD1 9SY Telephone 01382 383 900 eMail
NRS Management Board
Oversight of NHS Research Scotland is achieved through the NRS Management Board involving the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government and Research and Development Directors from the four lead research Health Boards in Scotland. Members Euan Dick Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO), Scottish Government Dr Charles Weller General Manager, NHS Research Scotland (NRS...
NRS Primary Care Network Online Seminar
We're delighted to announce that the NRS Primary Care Network will be holding a virtual seminar on Thursday 11th September 2025, 1.00 — 2.00pm The event is aimed at GPs, HCPs, GP Trainees, practice staff and will showcase Primary Care research and an update from the Chief Scientist Office on current developments on how we can deliver clinical trials in primary care in Scotland. Registration for the seminar is free and now open.
Training and Events
National Cancer Research Institute Virtual Events To keep the community connected and provide an opportunity for researchers to share knowledge and foster collaboration, the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) provides regular events on the big topics in cancer research, with UK and international expert speakers. Visit their virtual events
