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Health leaders urge conference attendees to ‘Mind the Gap’ at ONE BioHub in Aberdeen
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Network will be asking conference attendees to ‘Mind the Gap’ this week as it aims for unified action in accelerating vital research This overarching theme will be a significant part of the NHS Grampian Research Conference, now in its 9th year, which will take...
European first for new immunotherapy lung cancer trial in Dundee
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside is the first hospital site in Europe to open a trial of a new investigational immunotherapy for an aggressive form of lung cancer The early-stage Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT06449209), being delivered at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, will investigate a new dual targeting antibody treatment candidate in small cell lung cancer, co-developed by BioNTech SE and Biotheus Inc. The investigational therapy targets the tumour blood supply and aim...
Principal Investigator programme opens to Scotland-based applicants for the first time
A Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) is being opened to applicants working in Scotland for the first time next month The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) PIPP will offer Scotland-based research delivery nurses and midwives the opportunity to develop as Principal Investigators on NIHR portfolio studies. The programme is delivered jointly by Edinburgh and Glasgow Clinical Research Facilities. The inclusive opportunity is available to all...
NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Champion leads fresh survey into digital health tech
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Network is encouraging engagement with a new survey aimed at analysing the application of digital health technologies for heart conditions The Network’s Clinical Research Champion, Professor Lis Neubeck, is proud to be leading a James Lind Alliance (JLA) steering group as part of its
Red alert! Edinburgh Castle set to be lit up for #Red4Research Day
Iconic Edinburgh Castle will be lit up as part of a powerful demonstration of support in anticipation of #Red4Research Day The capital’s internationally-recognised landmark will be illuminated in stunning red on the evening of Thursday 19 September – just prior to the day itself – to champion all of those involved in making vital health and social care research happen. Members of the public, study participants, and researchers are being encouraged to unite on...
Clinical Research Fellow recommends ‘extremely rewarding’ opportunity of working with Network
A Clinical Research Fellow has enthused about his experience of working with the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) and has recommended it to others Dr Joe Farrimond believes in the need to strengthen the research culture in the NHS and increase capacity so was delighted to jo...
Cardiovascular Network’s support for research nurses leads to ‘truly inspiring’ international experience
Two NHS Scotland staff working within cardiovascular research have enthused about their experiences and fresh learnings after successfully applying to attend a key international gathering The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Research Network helped Research Nurses Jocelyn Abernethy and Anna Struthers to further their professional development at...
Research Nurse committed to engaging general practices in new trials for ‘tomorrow’s medicine’
A Lead Research Nurse for NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is undertaking unique general practice engagement work aimed at ‘not just caring for patients today, but for tomorrow as well’ Andrew Deans joined the NRS Primary Care Team in September last year and is already making significant strides in encouraging primary care staff and patients to get involved in key research. Based in, and part-funded by NHS Lothian, he has a remit to co-ordinate and facilitate research i...