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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...

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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...

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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 

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Information for patients, carers and the public

NHS Research Scotland is committed to actively involving patients, those who care for them and the public in all aspects of the research process, including shaping future research activity. Read more

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Welcome to Research

Please note confirmation of course will be sent once a purchase order number has been provided. Pay by Card Please contact our Treasury Department with the name of course and course date - 0141 278 2794

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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...

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NIHR Research Programme for Social Care Events

The NIHR Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) is running two free events in Scotland in October for researchers who are considering applying for funding in this area Supported by NHS Research Scotland (NRS) and the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office (CSO), RPSC funds research which aims to “improve, expand and strengthen the way social care is provided for users of care services, carers, the social care workforce, and the public acr...

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2025 National Conference

The 2025 National Conference hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will take place on 23 October 2025 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. More information including abstract submission and sponsorship opportunities will become available on the NRS website next month.

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New Partners in Research videos promoting collaborative benefits of involving lived experience

The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has underlined its commitment to involving people with lived experience by supporting the co-production of a trio of informative animated videos To mark September’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Network pledged to raise awareness of the disease and other types...

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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...

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