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NHS Research Scotland Cardiovascular Champion leads fresh survey into digital health tech

The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Network is encouraging engagement with a new survey aimed at analysing the application of digital health technologies for heart conditions The Network’s Clinical Research Champion, Professor Lis Neubeck, is proud to be leading a James Lind Alliance (JLA) steering group as part of its

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Red alert! Edinburgh Castle set to be lit up for #Red4Research Day

Iconic Edinburgh Castle will be lit up as part of a powerful demonstration of support in anticipation of #Red4Research Day The capital’s internationally-recognised landmark will be illuminated in stunning red on the evening of Thursday 19 September – just prior to the day itself – to champion all of those involved in making vital health and social care research happen. Members of the public, study participants, and researchers are being encouraged to unite on...

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Clinical Research Fellow recommends ‘extremely rewarding’ opportunity of working with Network

A Clinical Research Fellow has enthused about his experience of working with the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) and has recommended it to others Dr Joe Farrimond believes in the need to strengthen the research culture in the NHS and increase capacity so was delighted to jo...

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Cardiovascular Network’s support for research nurses leads to ‘truly inspiring’ international experience

Two NHS Scotland staff working within cardiovascular research have enthused about their experiences and fresh learnings after successfully applying to attend a key international gathering The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Cardiovascular Research Network helped Research Nurses Jocelyn Abernethy and Anna Struthers to further their professional development at...

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Research Nurse committed to engaging general practices in new trials for ‘tomorrow’s medicine’

A Lead Research Nurse for NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is undertaking unique general practice engagement work aimed at ‘not just caring for patients today, but for tomorrow as well’ Andrew Deans joined the NRS Primary Care Team in September last year and is already making significant strides in encouraging primary care staff and patients to get involved in key research. Based in, and part-funded by NHS Lothian, he has a remit to co-ordinate and facilitate research i...

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Groundbreaking Parkinson’s treatment features on BBC News thanks to Scottish study efforts

A study involving the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) and Dundee University has commanded UK headlines after the team involved helped to make the first new Parkinson’s treatment in years available through NHS Scotland The NHS Tayside study focused on Produodopa’s ability to he...

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NHS Research Scotland Champion to present and chair sessions at gathering of world’s leading cardiology experts

A senior figure within NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will be both presenting and chairing during a busy long weekend at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress taking place this month Commencing on Friday 30 August, the four-day hybrid event at the ExCeL venue in London Docklands will see NRS Cardiovascular Network Champion Lis Neubeck presenting in two sessions:

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Chief Medical Officer’s report foregrounds importance of Scottish research for improving and saving lives

Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has expressed his pride in the life-saving research expertise that the country continues to provide both domestically and on a global scale In Professor Sir Gregor Smith’s new Annual Report 2023-24 – entitled Realistic Medicine: Taking Care – he champions the powerful contribution...

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‘Conference Season’ learnings boosting patient and public involvement ambitions

Patient and Public Involvement Lead of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN), Dr Rosie Ashworth, has been sharing the work of the network, and learning from others at a range of recent conferences and workshops The lead for Partners in Research – the patient and public involvemen...

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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Champion announced as keynote speaker at international dementia conference

A leading member of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network has been announced as a keynote speaker at a prestigious conference in Australia NRS NDN Champion Tom Russ will be appearing at the

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