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World Cancer Day aims to inspire action to ‘close the care gap’ with research continuing to play vital role
The 22nd World Cancer Day will be aiming to ‘close the care gap’ amid strong ongoing Scottish research into this vital area despite the COVID-19 pandemic On February 4, the annual awareness day will be launching the first year of a new campaign to better understand and recognise inequalities in cancer care around the globe. An estimated two out of five people in Scotland develop cancer in their lifetime. Around half of Scottish people diagnosed with canc...
Vacancy: NRS Paediatrics Clinical Lead
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for NRS Paediatrics The remit of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of research projects in the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Paediatrics portfolio, including increasing the number of patients enrolled into trials. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the NRS Paediatrics Network...
Vacancy: NRS Mental Health Clinical Lead
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for NRS Mental Health The remit of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of research projects in the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health portfolio, including increasing the number of patients enrolled into trials. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the NRS Mental Health...
Outcome of the Precision Medicine Alliance Scotland Funding Call
On Thursday 27 May 2021, the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) launched the Precision Medicine Alliance Scotland funding call Applications were invited for Scottish-led research to support NHS Boards in the development and delivery of Precision Medicine based approaches to tackle health conditions of major importance in Scotland, including diseases that disproportionately impact those at risk of socioeconomic d...
Applications Invited for Role of Chief Scientist (Health)
Applications are invited from candidates with the relevant skills and experience, who are interested in an opportunity to fill the role of Chief Scientist (Health) The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6 February 2022. The successful candidate will be required to take up the post as soon as possible.
Strengthening the UK clinical research ecosystem
The UK Clinical Research Recovery, Resilience and Growth Programme (RRG) has published an update detailing the key milestones that have been achieved in the 6 months since the publication of The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery 2021/22 implementation plan NHS Research Scotland is one o...
Chief Scientist Office Festive Message 2021
Euan Dick, Head of the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) reflects on major research advances throughout 2021 and the vital role that our research community continues to play in saving and improving lives As we come to the end of another challenging year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone deeply for their huge commitment and unerring hard work. I do not underestimate how difficult this year has been, both professionally and personally, as we continue to navigate...
Ground-breaking COVID-19 antiviral treatment trial opens to recruitment
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of new COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments - which can be safely taken at home - has begun enrolling participants today The nationwide platform trial will rapidly assess the effectiveness of a range of novel, purpose-designed COVID-19 antivirals. These new orally administered treatments are intended for use in the very early stages of infection, by people in the community with COVID-19 who are at higher risk of compli...
World first COVID-19 vaccine booster study publishes data
Six COVID-19 vaccines are safe and boost immunity for people who have had two doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech, results from the UK-wide COV-BOOST trial show The world-first study, which recruited volunteers across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was key to shaping the UK booster programme and gives vital evidence for global vaccination efforts. The study, led by University Hospital Southampton, has had its latest results published in the Lancet. COV-BOOST looked at the s...
NRS Neuroprogressive and Dementia launch new strategy
The new strategy lays out how the Network will involve, engage with, and support people with lived experience of neuroprogressive conditions or dementia. The 2022 - 2027 strategy is built around 7 key areas of focus:
