Connections in CVRM Research in Scotland
Date: 26/10/2026 to 26/10/2026 Venue: COSLA, Edinburgh
Join us for an NHS Research Scotland collaborative symposium, bringing together four research areas to discover how Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, and Metabolic (CVRM) specialities are uniting to deliver innovative, holistic multi-morbidity clinical trials that directly benefit patients across Scotland
This symposium brings together leading experts from across NHS Scotland, with the goal of breaking down traditional clinical research silos to address the growing challenge of multi-morbidity health conditions through collaborative partnerships in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) specialities, and to design and deliver bespoke research programs. Hear directly from principal investigators about what's new in multi-morbidity clinical trials for our Scottish patient populations and how implementation science is changing clinical care pathways.
You will hear from:
- Scotland’s Chief Scientist (Health), Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak on Scotland’s contribution to CVRM research and why this matters
- Researchers discussing the latest developments across their specialties
- Peers and potential collaborators over complimentary refreshments
Connections in CVRM Research in Scotland Symposium Day will take place Monday 26 October, 10am — 4.30pm at the COSLA building in Edinburgh, close to Haymarket train station.
Morning session
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09.30 |
Registration & welcome breakfast reception |
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10.00 |
Chairperson’s welcome Professor Dave Newby, R&D Director, University of Edinburgh & NHS Lothian ACCORD |
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10.10 |
'Research Enabled Health in Scotland' Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health) |
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10.30 |
'Building Cardiovascular Research Through Collaboration Across Scotland: The British Heart Foundation CLANS Network' Professor Rachel Myles |
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10.45 |
'EUROASPIRE Defines the Prevention Challenges Facing the European Union Safe Hearts Plan' Professor David Wood |
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11.00 |
'Advancing Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic Medicine in Primary Care: Insights and innovations for the future' Dr Kevin Fernando |
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11.15 |
Mid-morning Refreshments |
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11.35 |
'Importance of Patient and Public Involvement in Research' Patsy Petrie |
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11.50 |
'Semaglutide Trials in Scotland' Professor Jason Gill |
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12.05 |
'Weight Loss Medicines: Opportunities and challenges' Professor Naveed Sattar |
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12.20 |
NRS Network Interactive Activity Introduction Anna Barnett |
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12.30 |
Networking lunch & interactive activity |
Afternoon sessions
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Session A: Caledonian 1 |
Session B: Caledonian 2 |
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13.30 |
Chairperson’s welcome Professor Rory McCrimmon, NRS Diabetes Research Network Clinical Lead |
Chairperson’s welcome Professor Jesse Dawson: R&I Director NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde |
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13.40 |
'Military Cardiovascular Fitness' Professor Rob Gifford
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'Transforming Care Models to Prevent CVD and T2DM' Professor Brian Kennon |
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14.00 |
'Innovations in Obesity Care in NHS Lothian' Angela Carvalho |
'Uncoupling obesity from cardio-metabolic disease' Professor Roland Stimson |
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14.20 |
'Promoting Physical Activity for People with Long-term Conditions in Scotland Coral Hanson |
'Chronic Kidney Disease Specific Multi-morbidity and Clinical Outcomes' Professor Paddy Mark |
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14.40 |
'Update on the iDiabetes Project and the Future Plans for Implementation' Professor Ewan Pearson |
'Changing the Trajectory of Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes: From detection to prevention' Dr Ify Mordi |
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15.00 |
Mid-afternoon Refreshments |
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15.20 |
Interactive NRS Networks Activity & Discussion Anna Barnett & Joel Rocha |
Interactive NRS Networks Activity & Discussion Mary McAuley & Graeme Piper |
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15.40 |
'Use of Patient Experience Data in Clinical Trials' Professor Lis Neubeck |
'Industry Renal Partnerships in NHS Scotland' 'Matthew Dias' |
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16.00 |
Chairperson's closing remarks |
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16.10 |
End of day |
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Chairperson's
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Professor Dave Newby |
BHF Duke of Edinburgh Chair of Cardiology |
University of Edinburgh |
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Professor Rory McCrimmon |
Vice-Principal (Faculty of Health), Professor of Experimental Diabetes & Metabolism |
University of Dundee |
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Professor Jesse Dawson |
Director of Research and Innovation NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Professor of Stroke Medicine |
University of Glasgow |
Speakers
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Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak |
Chief Scientist, Regius Professor of Medicine |
Chief Scientist Office/ University of Glasgow |
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Professor Rachel Myles |
Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology |
University of Glasgow |
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Professor David Wood |
Honorary Professor of Preventive Cardiology |
University of Galway |
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Dr Kevin Fernando |
Portfolio GP |
North Berwick Health Centre |
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Patsy Petrie |
PPI representative |
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Professor Jason Gill |
Professor of Cardiometabolic Health |
University of Glasgow |
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Professor Naveed Sattar |
Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine |
University of Glasgow |
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Professor Rob Gifford |
Consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine |
NHS Lothian |
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Professor Ewan Pearson |
Professor of Diabetic Medicine |
University of Dundee |
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Dr Coral Hanson |
Principal Research Fellow |
Edinburgh Napier University |
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Professor Roland Stimson |
Professor of Endocrinology |
University of Edinburgh |
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Professor Lis Neubeck |
Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing |
Edinburgh Napier University |
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Professor Brian Kennon |
Clinical Lead National CVD Prevention Programme Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology |
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde |
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Angela Carvalho |
Weight Management Team Lead |
NHS Lothian |
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Professor Paddy Mark |
Professor of Nephrology |
University of Glasgow |
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Dr Ify Mordi |
Clinical Senior Lecturer |
University of Dundee |
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Matthew Dias |
Senior Director, UK Country Head Biopharmaceuticals |
Astra Zeneca |
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Dr Anna Barnett |
NHS Research Scotland Research Manager Diabetes Network |
University of Dundee |
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Mrs Mary McAuley |
NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Network Research Champion Manager |
NHS Golden Jubilee |
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Mr Graeme Piper |
NHS Research Scotland Research Portfolio Nodal Manager West Node |
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde |
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Dr Joel Rocha |
NHS Research Scotland Research Portfolio Nodal Manager – East Node |
NHS Tayside |
Charity and exhibition partners
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Richard Forsyth |
Health and Care Lead (Scotland) |
British Heart Foundation |
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Page Munro |
Partnership & Relationships Manager |
Chest Heart & Stroke |
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Jessica Wilson |
Project Manager / Women's Health Strategic Advisor |
Chest Heart & Stroke |
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Louise Dow |
SHARE Studies Lead |
SHARE Scotland |
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India Bruckner |
SHARE Marketing and Communications Administrator |
SHARE Scotland |
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Judith Kennon |
Healthcare Engagement and Systems Change Manager |
Diabetes Scotland |
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Bushra Riaz |
Policy and External Affairs Manager |
Kidney Research UK |
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Kerstin Kinkelin |
Head of Strategic Research Development |
Kidney Research UK |
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Nicola Scott |
NRS Support Administrator CMT |
NRS AMS Scotland |
