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The best research laboratory in the world
Professor David Crossman, Chief Scientist reflects on Scottish research in a special Health of the Nation feature by Holyrood Communications. "I think Scotland is the best clinical research laboratory in the world. It’s hard to argue against, because it is a really joined-up, collaborative environment. It is home to some of the best medical experts working in world-class facilities, hosts exception...
Vacancy: NRS Champion Support Manager
A vacancy is now open for NRS Champion Support Manager for NRS Musculoskeletal, providing support to Professor Stuart Ralston, the NRS Clinical Lead for NRS Musculoskeletal hosted within NHS Lothian. The post will also ensure that there is local oversight of all SG-supported research taking place withi...
Vacancy: NRS Communications Officer
An exciting opportunity to join the Communication team supporting Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL), NHS Research Scotland (NRS) and national Innovation and Test Bed activity The Communication Officer will work flexibly across the portfolios and be involved in a range of communication activity in support of health research and innovation. They will plan, coordinate and deliver high quality, impactful content; engaging with a...
Vacancy: NRS Portfolio Performance Manager
A vacancy is now open for NRS Portfolio Performance Manager, providing managerial support at a national level for a number of SG Clinical Leads, and will also ensure that there is local oversight of all SG-supported research taking place within the NRS North Node: NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Western Isles, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland. Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Job closing date: 11/09/2019
NRS Clinical Lead recommendations on opioids
Professor Lesley Colvin, NRS Clinical Lead, contributes to an article in The Conversation reviewing all currently available evidence regarding opioid prescription for chronic pain. Alongside Blair H. Smith, Professor of Population Health Science, University of Dundee, Professor Colvin has compiled and reviewed the evidence regarding the prescription of opioids and their effects over the long term. Their work finds that while there is evidence that long-term use of opioids may...
UK kidney biobank study hits recruitment target
NURTuRE-CKD biobank project, supported by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has hit the recruitment target of 3000 people in the UK. NURTuRE is the first unique biobank for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) across England, Scotland and Wales. It will provide a vital resource for researchers and industry partners to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding kidney disease and help discover new treatments, faster. In total, 15 hospitals have been i...
Opportunity to shape mental health research in Scotland
Do you have lived experience of accessing mental health treatment? NRS Mental Health are looking for people to join their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) advisory group to help inform their work. Getting involved provides an opportunity to discover how research within the NHS is developed. Working with the NRS Mental Health research teams your insights will make research more relevan...
New consultation launches in Scotland to help increase public access to research findings
PATIENTS and the research community in Scotland are being asked to get involved in a consultation by the Health Research Authority to help increase public access to research findings. The Health Research Authority (HRA), working with NHS Research Scotland (NRS), is currently seeking views on its new strategy to help increase public access to research findings. The re...
GDPR update: wording for data transparency
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has updated the recommended wording for data transparency following consultation with various stakeholders and public involvement, and feedback on the initial published wording to provide a clearer more layered approach. The user group developed a short summary text for the Participant Information Sheet (PIS) which is supplemented by a generic leaflet.
Update on CSO Catalytic Grant Scheme
In March 2016 CSO launched the Catalytic Research Grants Scheme. The remit of this scheme is to provide modest amounts of funding to allow researchers to address key areas of uncertainty in already well formulated proposals, thereby de-risking follow-on grant applications to other funders. The scheme is therefore best understood as a mechanism for helping to increase success rates, consequently leveraging additional funding into the Scottish health and social care research funding pot.
