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News and event roundups in ageing research from across NHS Scotland. NHS Research Scotland is not responsible for the content on external sites.
Expert Clinical, Pathological and Scientific Advice
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Biorepository Network provides researchers with efficient access to a wide range of high-quality and well-characterised tissue from across NHS Scotland for use in research. A streamlined pathway supports researchers to obtain tissue samples and discuss the design and costing of projects across a range of clinical specialties. Autoimmune & Inflammation Musculoskeletal ...
Accessing Human Tissue for Research
Human tissue samples are crucial in medical and scientific research enabling development of new medicines and treatments, improving detection of many different diseases, and advancing understanding of how and why they arise. “The NHS is a major source of tissue donated by consenting patients who have undergone surgery or other minor medical procedures. Samples that would otherwise be discarded as clinical waste can be used to support medical research. A coordinat...
Scottish Hepatology Access Research Partnership
The Scottish Hepatology Access Research Partnership (SHARP) was formed with funding supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). It began in March 2023 and was active for 15 months. It addressed the barriers to accessing liver services and developed research initiatives for geographically isolated and/or socio-economically deprived populations. SHARP established a multidisciplinary network from...
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Thank you to our conference sponsors who generously contributed to the cost of delivering the conference and enabled us to bring together so many individuals across our research and innovation community. Event Supporter
Cancer Network
NRS Cancer is supported by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government to increase, support and sustain clinical trial activity in cancer care in partnership with the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). The fundamental aim of NRS Cancer is to support the recruitment of cancer patients into clinical research and so contribute to improving th...
Welcome to Research
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About the Specialty
The NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Advisory Group consists of local champions from each Health Board and representatives from Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Midwifery, Nursing and Trainees This group is designed to share key information regarding research in Scotland in Reproductive Health and Childbirth: Disseminating this locally and advising the Clinical Lead and Champion Support Manager of any local barriers to research...
Research Design Service
Researchers looking for advice and support in developing clinical research projects in Scotland can access help in through the Research, Development and Innovation offices in each NHS Scotland Health Board. Support provided at each site will vary, but offices are able to provide local support, and can direct researchers t...
2024 Patient and Public Involvement Event Resources
Hosted by NHS Research Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government on Tuesday 12 March 2024, to showcase the strength and diversity of patient and public involvement (PPI) across Scotland. The event brought together PPI partners, PPI and engagement (PPIE) professionals, researchers (including early career researchers) and policymakers working in, and with an interest in, developing their PPI practice and activities and offered an opportunity for sharing, networking a...
