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Moderna Global Fellowship Program open to applications in Scotland
Biotechnology company Moderna has announced the launch of its Global Fellowship Program with a commitment to fund at least one research fellow in Scotland over the next four years The fellowship program aims to support novel research in the field of mRNA Science across a wide range of dis...
Opportunity to raise awareness of ‘most common disease you’ve never heard of’ must be grasped
The first World Lewy Body Day on Sunday 28 January is a “vital opportunity to raise awareness” of the condition, says the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Labelled “the most common disease you have never heard of” by the Lewy Body Society, Lewy Body dementia (LBD) is b...
Scotland’s Chief Scientist Office targeting innovative, transformative future
Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health), Scottish Government and Regius Chair of Medicine, University of Glasgow considers opportunities identified during anniversary year The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government proudly marked a historic half century last year, and its progressive vision of support and increasing the level of high-quality health research conduct...
Vacancy: Expert Advisor on Human Tissue Banking
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2024 Job Identification Job Title Expert Advisor on Human Tissue Banking Responsible to Chief Scientist Office via Head of NHS Research Scotland - Central Management Team...
Critical care trial hoping for first participant involvement this winter
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Critical Care has opened the first precision medicine trial of critically ill patients in the UK and is hoping to now recruit its earliest participants The first site has now opened at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, marking a significant step. TRAITS research programme plans to run in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across Scotland. The key aim is to enable precision medicine to improve outcomes for critically ill patients. It is a collaboration between cli...
Improvement in access to Scotland’s liver services to be shaped by new SHARP surveys
The Scottish Hepatology Access Research Partnership (SHARP) has announced that it is running three new surveys targeted at different groups in a bid to gain vital insights into access to liver services across Scotland The surveys only take a few minutes to complete and are specifically aimed at engaging: Patients (in partnership with the British Liver Trust)
A festive message from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak
It feels like the blink of an eye since I was appointed as Chief Scientist for Health back in July last year. Time moves fast, but as I reflect on 2023, my first full year in post, and indeed the 50-year anniversary of the Chief Scientist Office, I’m proud of the progress and changes we are steering Research, development, and innovation (RDI) is now clearly viewed as an enabler of faster recovery, reform, and sustainability – running parallel with our everyday drive for b...
The Chief Scientist Office Festive Message 2023
Euan Dick, Head of the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) reflects on advances made throughout 2023 and the vital role that our research, development, and innovation community continues to play in advancing healthcare Looking back, it has been a demanding yet very productive year. Our community is doing incredible work to support NHS recovery, deliver better care for people in Scotland and develop a modern, sustainable healthcare system that is fit for the future. However, I&rsq...
20,000 volunteers milestone achieved for essential Scottish diabetes research – but more needed
A vital register giving all patients with diabetes living in Scotland an opportunity to be contacted about taking part in research projects has hit the 20,000 volunteers mark This significant milestone for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Diabetes Research Register means that a large and diverse range of people across the country can now be assessed...
Researchers now actively recruiting for study into alternative treatments to severe toothache
A study looking into the efficacy of fresh approaches to treating severe toothache is seeking further general dental practitioners to sign up The high impact Pulpotomy for the management of Irreversible Pulpitis in mature teeth (PIP) study is looking to improve understanding of the clinical and cost effectiveness of full pulpotomy and root canal treatment for irreversible inflammation in permanent premolar and molar adult teeth. The full pulpotomy t...
