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New NHS service enables people to sign up to be contacted for COVID-19 vaccine studies
A new NHS service has been launched today (20 July), providing an opportunity for people across the UK sign up for information on the new COVID-19 vaccine trials. The new UK-wide NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry will help recruit people into vaccine trials over the coming months. The register has been developed and is being managed at the request of the
CSO Clinical Academic Fellowships - 2020 scheme open
The Chief Scientists Office Clinical Academic Fellowships 2020 scheme is now open for applications This scheme has been developed to help address longstanding concerns about clinical academic careers. The scheme will be subject to competitive entry and will nurture a cadre of research-led clinical academics capable of going on to lead development in their discipline by providing the opportunity to undertake a PhD. The scheme is open to individuals training in, all discipl...
NHS at 72 - commitment and dedication in response to COVID-19
2020 marks the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS which was founded on 5 July 1948. This year also marks the 72nd year of social care services. The Anniversary offers the opportunity for staff, patients and the public to mark the past 72 years; to look forward to the needs of future generations, and consider what health and care will look like in the future. Proud history Modern medicine is built on medical research –
NIHR launches new UK wide funding call for longer-term COVID-19 research
NIHR today launched a new UK-wide call for longer-term COVID-19 research This call this new call will sit alongside the joint UKRI/NIHR rolling research call for urgent COVID-19 research, and will have a specific focus on research to inform policy and the recovery of the health, care and public health systems from the pandemic, with outcomes typically...
New online submission of amendments and amendments tool launches Tuesday 2 June
Online submission of amendments and a new amendment tool will go live across the UK on Tuesday 2 June 2020. These new processes for handling amendments are part of our ongoing programme to improve services for applicants. From 2 June, all applicants making an amendment to project-based research will need to complete the amendment tool and submit their amendment online. The tool replaces the Substantial Amendment Notification Form, and Non-Substantial Amendment forms for non-CTIM...
Recruiting patients for clinical trials
The four UK Chief Medical Officer's (CMO's) highlight the vital importance of participation in clinical research to understanding and treating COVID-19. We are still lacking proven, effective, treatments for COVID-19, but Scotland and the UK is well placed to developevidence to inform future patient treatment. Clinical trials are critical both to determining which treatments work and developing the evidence for safety, frequency and dose. The letters from the four UK CMO...
CSO Statement on research Restart Framework
Research, development and innovation are an integral and vital part of our NHS. We are entering a new phase of the current pandemic, where the number of new cases of COVID-19 is declining and the time is right to work towards the restoration of a diverse portfolio of Health and Social Care Research here in Scotland. The National Institute for Health Research have published a framework for restarting re...
International Clinical Trials Day 2020
Wednesday 20 May marks International Clinical Trials Day, celebrating the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial, aboard a ship on May 20, 1747. More than 265 years later, clinical research is a cornerstone of person-centred healthcare and is made possible thanks to the support and commitment of patients and the public working in partnership with researchers and healthcare professionals. For the twelve months leading up to...
55 COVID-19 projects awarded CSO funding
Research projects to increase the understanding of coronavirus (COVID-19), screen potential treatments and support clinical trials will benefit from almost £5 million of funding from the Scottish Government's Chief Scientist Office. The funding will support 55 rapid research projects in 15 Scottish universities and research institutions, contributing to global efforts to combat the virus and its wider effects, including research to: better understan...
Understanding and treating COVID-19
Professor David Crossman, Chief Scientist reflects on the significant research efforts across Scotland helping to better understand and treat COVID-19 in the latest issue of Holyrood Magazine. "In this situation, our immediate response focuses on protecting patient safety, supporting resilience in the NHS and prioritising COVID-19 research. This is a difficul...
