"The best research laboratory in the world" - Chief Scientist Professor Crossman reflects on the cutting-edge medical research taking place across Scotland in a special Health of the Nation feature by Holyrood Communications; while Professor Andrew Biankin outlines Glasgow's position as a centre of excellence in precision oncology research in Scitech Europa magazine. Showcasing our research strengths and continuing to promote Scotland's vibrant research environment is crucial during these tumultuous times.
Providing continued opportunities to support individual to develop research careers is also essential with CSO Clinical Academic Fellowships and NRS Career Research Fellowships still open to application and designed to strengthen the research culture within NHS.
Enjoy reading and as always your ideas, feedback and contributions are welcome.
The best research laboratory in the world Professor Crossman, Chief Scientist, reflects on Scottish research in a special Health of the Nation feature by Holyrood Communications. Highlighting Scotland's collaborative environment, leading medical expertise, world-class facilities and exceptional health data, Professor Crossman notes: "All the examples are not Alice in Wonderland stuff; this research is happening in Scotland right now." Read more
A centre of excellence for precision oncology
Professor Andrew Biankin from University of Glasgow explains how Glasgow has become a centre of excellence for precision oncology research in the UK. The article features in Scitech Europa. Read more(Pages 122 - 125)
NRS Career Research Fellowships To strengthen research culture within the NHS, NRS Career Research Fellowships provide funding for protected time (2 sessions) to contribute to, conduct and lead clinical research. Applications are open until 13 November 2019. Read more
CSO Clinical Academic Fellowships
The CSO Clinical Academic Fellowship scheme is open for applications until 7 October 2019. Interviews will be held in January 2020 and Fellowships commence in August 2020. Read more
NRS Primary Care host GP trainee day The NRS Primary Care GP Trainee Research Day will be an interactive workshop, taking place Wednesday 23 October. GPs interested in becoming involved in clinical research will learn from current researchers and discuss their own ideas. Read more
Opportunity to shape mental health research
Do you have lived experience of accessing mental health treatment? NRS Mental Health are looking for people to join their Patient and Public Involvement advisory group to help inform their work. Read more
NRS Mental Health Network ASM 2019
With an opening address by Clare Haughey, Minister for Mental Health, Scottish Government, the NRS Mental Health 2019 ASM focuses on making the best use of research evidence to inform and support policy, practice and implementation.Read more
HRA - Standard wording for data transparency
HRA have updated standard wording for data transparency, which supports compliance with GDPR. Template information has been updated to provide a clearer, more layered approach after feedback from stakeholders and the public. Read more
Tayside team recruit 100 EPAD participants
Researchers in NHS Tayside are celebrating recruiting 100 participants to the European Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia (EPAD) study, for healthy volunteers with or without memory changes related to Alzheimer’s Dementia. Find out more
Events - Dates for your Diary
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