Making it easier to carry out research across the UK is the vision of the UK Four Nations NHS/HSC Compatibility Programme and implementation of the UK Local Information Pack on 5 June is part of a package of collaborative work to make the researcher experience of study set up the same across the UK. Keep informed of project updates via the website or upcoming webinars.
Supporting this collaborative approach is critical in delivering groundbreaking research to improve patient treatment and care across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Just this month, the RESTART trial, led by University of Edinburgh across 124 UK sites showed patients who have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain can safely take aspirin to cut their risk of future strokes and heart problems. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, findings were published in The Lancet, and presented at the European Stroke Organisation's (ESO) Conference in Milan – an excellent showcase of Scotland’s research expertise. Further recognition of Scottish-led research was also received at the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards as NRS Hepatology research lead Professor John Dillon collected the Innovation Award for work on the Intelligent Liver Function Test (iLFT), an automated system that improves diagnosis of liver disease and quality of care whilst remaining cost-effective. It is a small snapshot of Scotland’s research capabilities but important in strengthening Scotland’s position on the international stage.
Edinburgh Uni research in The Lancet
The Restart trial, showed patients who have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain can safely take aspirin to cut the risk of future strokes and heart problems. The research funded by British Heart Foundation was published in The Lancet, presented at a major stroke onference in Milan and achieved significant media coverage. Read more
NRS Clinical Lead recognised in awards Professor John Dillon, Clinical Lead forNRS Hepatology, collected the Innovation Award at The Royal College of Physicians' (RCP)Excellence in Patient Care Awardsfor work on Intelligent Liver Function Test (iLFT).Read more
AI project for fracture diagnosis solutions
Opportunity North East (ONE) and the Scottish Government are co-funding a project to use machine learning to develop an AI solution for radiological diagnosis of limb fractures, investing up to £240,000 in innovative data analytics technology to improve front-line clinical decision making and patient management.Read more
Social care governance framework explained Irina McLean, Project Manager within NRS Central Management Team (NRS-CMT), spoke toIriss Scotlandabout mapping the current social care research landscape in Scotland, and progress towards a list of recommendations for a social care research governance framework.Read more
Join Dementia Research targets HCPs
Join Dementia Research have launched a new suite of materials, including a video message, a research quiz, downloadable resources and a digital certificate, to encourage healthcare professionals to be proactive about offering research opportunities to their patients. Read more
New members sought for NRS Pain Committee
NRS Pain/SPaRC are reviewing their steering committee and welcome interest from trainee and pain nurse representatives. If interested, send a brief CV and a statement as to what you would bring to the role, and how you might help develop NRS Pain/SPaRC.Read more
Phase III SMERC funding announced
NHS Educations for Scotland have announced support for Phase III Scottish Medical Education Research Consortium. The 2019-2020 budget is £75,000, with various opportunities including Travelling Fellowships, Seed Funding, Small Grants, Large Grants or PhD. Read more
Health economics group launch with conference Scottish Health Economics (SHE) is being launched to support, promote and develop health economics in Scotland. The launch conference takes place Thursday 3 October 2019, Discovery Point, Dundee, with the opportunity to learn what SHE can offer and contribute development.Read more
Paul Gray to join University of Glasgow
Paul Gray, the former Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director General, Health and Social Care is to join the University of Glasgow as a Visiting Professor in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Read more
RDF19 presentations available for download RDF19, the 2019 Annual NHS R&D Forum was held in Brighton from Sunday 12 - Tuesday 14 May 2019. Presentations as pdf files are available to download from the R&D Forum website. Presentations without the links are not available.Register now
NHS Highland R&D Conference
This annual NHS Highland R&D Conference will be an engaging and informative day to highlight research, development and innovation activities in NHS Highland. NRS will be exhibiting at this year's conference. Read more and register to attend
EXPLORATHON 2019 highlights research EXPLORATHON 2019 is Scotland’s European Researchers’ Night and will take place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2019, giving researchers the opportunity to share their research with members of the public.Read more
Events - Dates for your Diary
Visit our events calendar for full details on upcoming events we are attending or supporting. If you wish to get involved contact communications@nrs.org.uk.
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