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Health Research and Innovation Conference set to mark ‘pivotal moment’ for new era in Scottish care
9th May 2025
The return of Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference is set to mark ‘a pivotal moment in accelerating a new era of progressive thinking’ for th...
‘VPAG boost is ultimately about better patient outcomes across Scotland and realising true value’
9th May 2025
The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) must ultimately be about realising true value for the benefit of patients, says NHS Research Scotl...
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Scottish Cross-Sector Hub set for second gathering after launch success
30th April 2025
The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub is inviting attendees to its second event after a successful launch in March The free to attend event, taking...
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NHS Research Scotland Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme opens up ‘world of conference opportunities’
29th April 2025
Applications are now being invited for a conference bursary which has been made available for a fourth year by the
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Updated expectations for agreements used by commercial sponsors now published
28th April 2025
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has today (Monday 28 April 2025) announced the publication of a new model Commercial Chief Investigator Agreement (mCCIA), and model Confid...
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Ninewells Hospital recruits first patient for trial aimed at improving treatment of specific leukaemia
23rd April 2025
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has successfully recruited the first patient in the UK to a clinical trial that aims to improve treatments for a...
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New UK clinical trials regulations signed into law — implementation period begins
11th April 2025
New rules for running clinical trials in the UK have now been officially been signed into law The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 202...
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Scottish study activity continues to seek answers during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
8th April 2025
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 April) is encouraging the sharing of experiences and symptoms — with Scotland’s researchers supporting the drive for treatm...
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Ninewells Hospital is UK’s joint top recruiter for trial aimed at treating life-threatening respiratory condition
4th April 2025
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has been named the UK’s joint top recruiting site for a trial involving 65 hospitals, exploring dexamethasone treatment in patie...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network support helps to identify priorities for inclusive future studies
1st April 2025
Results of a pilot project supported by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) are expected to help shape future studies which address...
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