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Mental Health Network proud to support innovative digital therapy for people hearing voices
11th December 2024
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network provided key support to a trial which found that using computer-generated avatars is effective in helping some peopl...
Patient and Public Involvement Event organisers encourage community to get involved in ‘powerful showcase’ for 2025
28th November 2024
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will proudly host a powerful showcase next year championing the essential drive to ensure patients and the public play a part in the research that...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network reflect on learnings from Highlands and Islands engagement trip
19th November 2024
Leading members of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network have reflected on their ongoing efforts to engage with, and learn fro...
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Midlothian GP practice sees benefits of embracing clinical research opportunities
18th November 2024
A forward-thinking GP practice in Midlothian is actively embracing clinical research opportunities for the benefit of both its patients and staff Penicuik Medical Prac...
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Next intake of Fellowships for ‘NHS underpinned by dynamic RDI’
15th November 2024
A fresh round of Fellowship opportunities has been announced, supporting future leaders in research, development, and innovation (RDI), and helping to solve NHS challenges
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Scottish Cross-Sector Networking Hub launches in partnership with The Academy of Medical Sciences
7th November 2024
A new Cross-Sector Networking Hub has launched in Scotland which will draw on expertise and insight from people and organisations within life sciences and beyond to help addre...
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New toolkit to support research carried out across borders in the UK
29th October 2024
The Health Research Authority (HRA), in collaboration with NHS Research Scotland, Health and Social Care (HSC) Northern Ireland and Health and Care Research Wales, has launche...
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UK’s first-ever norovirus mRNA vaccine trial launched
23rd October 2024
The first Phase 3 randomised clinical trial of an investigational mRNA norovirus vaccine will open across the UK within the next two weeks, it has been announced today
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Updated GDPR Transparency Wording Template
22nd October 2024
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has developed a series of GDPR templates to help ensure research participants have all the information they need to make an informed decisi...
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Cardiovascular Network partners with Glasgow University for public innovation showcase
22nd October 2024
The Cardiovascular Network of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will be partnering on a cutting-edge innovation showcase, inviting attendance from patients, carers, and me...
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