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Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group reveals research-informed webinar series

The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced the launch of a quarterly webinar series aimed at sharing evidence-based insights, clinical experiences, and innovative research The initiative is dedicated to advancing understanding and dialogue around reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth through a research-focused lens — with speaker contributions now being invited to shape its topics and themes. The

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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network welcome diverse research discussions in Orkney

The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has continued to drive forward its commitment to engaging with, involving, and supporting people in some of the country’s most rural and remote populations Network Champion Dr Tom Russ, Network Manager Jacqui Kerr, and Strategic Manager Dr Emma Law (pictured left to right) recently visited Orkney, following a successful 

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New community of senior researchers working across all four nations will mark ‘significant step forward’

Plans for senior UK researchers working across existing four nations schemes to unite as a community have been called a ‘significant step forward’ by the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office The collective of Senior Investigators will include NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Network Clinical Leads, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators from England, and Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leaders. Applications for t...

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Health Research Authority seeking feedback on new clinical trials guidance

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations of the UK on 28 April 2026 The guidance

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Health Research Authority release new template for amendment updates

To help make it easier for sites to be aware of any amendments made to a study, the Health Research Authority (HRA) have launched a new amendment history log which is now available for use The log has been developed alongside the devolved administrations, commercial and NHS sponsors, sites and participating organisations, and is based on wider feedback on the challenges of implementing amendments. 

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Scottish clinical research facility achieves global first in study of exciting new therapy for preterm infants

The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Team at Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) has achieved a global first by enrolling the first twins into a vital new study aimed at treating a condition in preterm infants Enrolled at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children, the twins will be part of the FIT-PIV trial which will assess the efficacy and safety of ELGN-2112 for treating intestinal malabsorption in premature babies — a condition associated with life threatenin...

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#Red4Research Day set to be elevated by striking illumination of Clydebank crane

One of Scotland’s most unique visitor attractions will be giving a ‘big lift’ to raising awareness around #Red4Research Day (Friday 20) Inspired by NHS Golden Jubilee researchers, Clydebank's iconic, 150-foot-tall Titan Crane will be lit up in stunning red to mark the day of awareness — now in its sixth year — with the Golden Jubilee National Hospital’s Surgical Centre also illuminated throughout the week. 

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Recipient of Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme grateful for conference opportunity

A recipient of a prized conference bursary made available by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity Dr Onyedika Chukwuelobe now plans to attend the Royal Conference of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition which aims to inform attendees on the latest clinical insights and policy developments at the International Convention Centre Wales, Newport, from 9-10 October. O...

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Reviewers of research applications based in settings outside NHS encouraged to review guidance through new survey

Those working in care settings outside of the NHS are being invited to take part in what is being called ‘an important project on research governance’ for improving levels of confidence, consistency, and speed when setting up and delivering research In 2023, the R&D Forum Wider Care Settings Working Group created a sub-group to address the lack of common processes or standards for governance reviews of research not needing Health Research Authority (HRA) approval....

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People across Scotland encouraged to support major health research campaign

A major health research recruitment drive launches today (Monday 16th June) People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research registry, which is aimed at helping to improve health and care and ultimately save lives. NHS Research Scotland (NRS) believes that research participation is the single most important contribution we can make to help improve health and develop the best means to prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions — r...

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