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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and Chief Scientist Office announce partnership to fund new Tessa Jowell Fellowships
The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research through Scotland’s first dedicated neuro-oncology Fellowships This collaboration — part of the prestigious Tessa Jowell Fellowship Programme — represents a significant step forward in advancing neuro-oncology treatment, care,...
Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network part of global MSA study success as one of four UK sites
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) has told of its success in studying the effects of a new drug on rare neurological condition Multi System Atrophy (MSA) The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow was chosen as one of just four UK sites alongside London to take part in the global landmark study looking into a treatment for slowing the rapidly progressive disease with around 250 people living with it in Scotland at any one t...
Showcase event to mark Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
NHS Research Scotland is celebrating the third anniversary of the launch of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research with an impactful showcase of projects and activity across the country Signed on 11 March 2022, the Shared Commitment recognises that excellent public involvement is an essential part of heal...
Dementia awareness book supporting more person-centred research hits 20k downloads milestone
An NHS-inspired book foregrounding first-hand experiences of dementia while dispelling myths around it has been downloaded 20,000 times The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) announced on World Book Day (6 March) that ‘Challenging Assumptions Around Dementia: User-Led Research and Untold Stories’ had hit the significant mi...
National showcase of Patient and Public Involvement takes place in Stirling next month
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is ensuring that patient and public voices are heard in research across the country with a second landmark showcase of patient and public involvement initiatives The Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event 2025 will take place at Stirling Court Hotel — part of the University of Stirling Campus — on Tuesday 11 March, hosted by NRS and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government. PPI partners, professionals, r...
Limited places left for Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network’s Edinburgh event
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) is inviting people with experience of Parkinson’s disease to a patient and public involvement (PPI) event later this week Supported by the NHS Lothian Charity Fund, the in-person gathering will take place at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on Thursday 20 February from 10am with limited places left for anyone interested in attending. It has been designed and developed in collaboration with people who have ex...
Mental health research careers encouraged to connect and develop with Travelling Fellowship Fund
Mental health researchers across Scotland are being invited to enhance their professional development thanks to the return of a Travelling Fellowship Fund The fund — offered by NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network for a second year — is designed to assist with learning opportunities and career advancement throu...
National Programme Manager sought for Scottish Health Research Register and Biobank
The Scottish Health Research Register and Biobank (SHARE) is recruiting for a dynamic National Programme Manager, based within the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside If you are passionate about health research in Scotland and looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced and fulfilling role, the SHARE team want to hear from you. You will play a vital role to ensure the effective day-to-day management of this flagship project and raise SHARE’s profile as a primary resou...
1,000 volunteers research milestone within reach for Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network
A vital register giving all patients living with neuroprogressive conditions or dementia in Scotland an opportunity to be contacted about taking part in research projects is close to hitting the 1,000 volunteers mark The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network is delighted that its Permission to Contact database is sitting at over 950 sign-ups, helping to further crucial research into conditions including dementia, Alzheimer's disease,...
Scottish research is ‘United by Unique’ ambitions on World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day, taking place this Tuesday (4 February), is set to be ‘United by Unique’ with Scotland’s researchers supporting its drive for improved people-centred care The annual awareness day will be campaigning for care which meets unique needs with compassion and empathy, offering a “journey from raising awareness to taking action&...
