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Primary Care Network’s PPI group set to celebrate achievements with 10th anniversary gathering
26th March 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network is celebrating its 10th anniversary of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities with a special gathering...
Applications invited for Primary Care Network’s early career conference bursary scheme
18th March 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network is now inviting applications for its ‘potentially career-transforming’ conference bursary, made available for...
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NRS Cardiovascular Champion urges responses to women’s heart health inequalities survey
12th March 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascul...
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Reserve your place for this month’s Preconception Health Research Showcase in Stirling
11th March 2026
A Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase happening later this month is inviting attendees to delve into the latest findings and ideas shaping the future of health bef...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network explores ‘exclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in dementia care’
11th March 2026
NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network has seen a new paper published, highlighting what has been termed “the persistent invisibil...
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Fourth anniversary underlines Scotland’s pledge to ‘not just add, but embed public involvement in research’
9th March 2026
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is celebrating the fourth anniversary of the launch of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research this week.
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Reproductive Health and Childbirth Group seeks out research successes for International Women’s Day
5th March 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group is throwing its support behind International Women’s Day (IWD) by inviting others to s...
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University of Glasgow professor to co-lead new UK-wide cardiovascular disease consortium
5th March 2026
Researchers from across the UK will come together to form a ground-breaking new research consortium focused on tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) with the U...
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Personalised cancer vaccine hailed as potential ‘game changer’ for worldwide treatment hopes
5th March 2026
NHS Tayside and Dundee University are at the forefront of what has been called a potential ‘game changer’ for global cancer treatment which could be rolled out to...
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Third Patient and Public Involvement Event hailed a success in bringing community together
5th March 2026
A third annual Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event held in Stirling this week has been hailed a success after more than 170 gathered for the landmark interactive showca...
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