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New toolkit set to help ME/CFS researchers target funding opportunities
A new toolkit designed to help enhance research into Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) through funding has been made available for download with the support of the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) After the establishment of a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) working group on ME/CFS, government funders of research in this area, academic researchers, persons with lived experience of ME/CFS and carers came together to develop the
Patients with treatment-resistant depression to take part in psychedelic treatment study this year
A Scottish phase of a worldwide clinical study looking into the safety and effectiveness of an investigational psilocybin treatment for patients suffering treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is expected to start later this summer Led by Principal Investigator, Dr Donald MacIntyre, the new research – supported by NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network as part of a study sponsored by Compass Pathways – will be delivered to patients in accordance with the clinical tria...
New programme aiming to bridge rural youth ‘disconnection’ welcomed by Mental Health Network
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network has welcomed a new project promoting mental well-being for young people through heightened engagement with nature and green spaces The 'Healthy Young Minds' initiative from NHS Highland’s Children and Adolescent Mental Health service aims to co-produce an early intervention programme with high school students. The project has been undertaken in partnership with The University of South Wales (USW) which recently secured &p...
‘Powerful guide to understanding dementia’ makes recommended reading list for libraries
A new book co-authored by a leading member of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network has been named on a recommended reading list for public libraries NRS NDN Champion Tom Russ wrote
User-led research looks into ‘invisibility of dementia’ with published paper
A new research paper co-authored by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has been published, reflecting on user-led research around the invisibility of dementia The paper, entitled
Celebrating and recognising the vital role of our midwives and nurses this May
International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May) are twin opportunities for NHS Research Scotland (NRS) to celebrate the enormous contribution that both professions make to Scottish healthcare while championing their vital role in research The two dates acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and expertise of these key members of the NHS workforce – and the difference they make to so many patients and families each and every day. Nurses and m...
Scotland’s researchers urged to become Early Adopters for Our Future Health programme
Non-commercial researchers across Scotland are being encouraged to become an Our Future Health Early Adopter, helping to shape and promote the programme Our Future Health is the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing together up to five million people of different backgrounds so that researchers can find ways to prevent, detect, and treat diseases earlier. The aim is to build a diverse community of volunteers who can help to create “an incredibly detailed p...
New Rheumatology Network lead aims to ‘bring rheumatologists and researchers together’
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) has announced the appointment of a new National Research Network Clinical Lead for Musculoskeletal Conditions (Rheumatology) Dr James Dale, a Consultant Rheumatologist, who has been with NHS Lanarkshire for nine years and is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow’s School of Infection & Immunity, is delighted to be taking up the role. James undertook training in Rheumatology a...
Cardiovascular research leader named finalist at Nurse of the Year Awards for ‘inspiring excellence’
A senior figure in Scotland’s research landscape has been named a finalist in the Nurse of the Year Awards taking place next month Professor Lis Neubeck, Clinical Champion of the Cardiovascular Network at NHS Research Scotland (NRS), is nominated in the ‘Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Innovation and Research Award’ category of the annual celebration, organised by Scotland’s Royal College of Nursing. She has been singled...
GP Clinical Academic Fellowships set to grow ‘future leaders’
The GP Clinical Academic Fellowships are now open for applications The fellowships are designed to help newly qualified GPs gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a clinical academic post in general practice. They provide protected time to enable practical experience of research through apprenticeship to established primary care research teams, allowing the gaining of knowledge, skills, and confidence to compete for doctoral training fellowships....
