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The Drugs Research Network for Scotland

The Drugs Research Network for Scotland (DRNS) is funded by the Scottish Government to support the development and dissemination of research evidence relating to problem drug use in Scotland.  The network have supported over 20 collaborative funding bids, studentships and research projects and deliver regular knowledge exchange activities across Scotland. Applications are now being invited for DRNS membership

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Scottish Health Economics launches with conference

Scottish Health Economics (SHE) is being launched to support, promote and further develop health economics in Scotland.  SHE are a collaboration of health economists from Scotland’s Universities, NHS and Government. Their aim is to bring together researchers and users of health economics to explore the development and application of...

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International Clinical Trials Day 2019

Monday 20 May marks International Clinical Trials Day, celebrating the first randomised clinical trial conducted in May 1747 by Scottish physician James Lind More than 265 years later, clinical research is a cornerstone of person-centred healthcare across Scotland and is made possible thanks to the support and commitment of patients and the public working in partnership with researchers and healthcare professionals. More than 30,000 Scottish patients have taken...

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New members sought for NRS Pain Steering Committee

NRS Pain / SPaRC are reviewing their steering committee and welcome interest from trainee and pain nurse representatives.   If you are interested, please send in a brief Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages) and a statement as to what you would bring to the role, and  how you might help develop NRS Pain / SPaRC (maximum of  500 words).  NRS Pain / SPaRC brings together around...

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Neuroprogressive Conditions Research - Reflecting on progress

One year on from the inaugural Neuroprogressive Conditions Research Day (April 2018), hosted by NRS Neuroprogressive and Dementia and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government, a range of innovative research studies and exciting funding awards have opened, helping to build future research capacity in Scotland across a range of neuroprogressive conditions. Among the highlights are: An increase in commercial and non-commercial studies across the NRS NDN portfol...

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SHARE medical research project hits 250,000 milestone

Football manager Craig Levein has become the 250,000th volunteer to join a Scotland-wide effort to help shape the medicines of the future. Mr Levein, manager of Hearts and former boss of the Scotland national team, signed up for SHARE (The Scottish Health Research Register) ahead of the Edinburgh derby match with Hibernian on April 6 He was immediately followed in the Register by Paul Heckingbottom, his opposite number at rivals Hibernian. SHARE is a unique initiative whi...

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NRS Mental Health Research Champion celebrated

An outstanding leader and passionate advocate – NRS Mental Health bid farewell to Professor Stephen Lawrie after 10 years of leading mental health research in Scotland. Professor Stephen Lawrie will step down from the post at the end of March with Professor Andrew Gumley Professor of Psychological Therapy at the University of Glasgow appointed as Interim Research Champion. Mental Health i...

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Scottish Seedcorn Fund for Neurological Research – open for applications

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is pleased to announce that the Scottish Seedcorn Fund for Neurological Research is open for applications. The Chief Scientist Office and the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust have provided funds for ‘seedcorn grants’, administered by the University of S...

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Vacancy: NRS Industry Portfolio Coordinator

Join the NRS Central Management Team as NRS Industry Portfolio Coordinator Download the job specification Download person specification Location: Gl...

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NRS Conference returns in 2020

NRS Conference to return in Spring 2020, with new venue, format and opportunities to get involved The strength of Scotland’s research, science and innovation capabilities, and the opportunities to further support rapid advances in healthcare, improved patient outcomes and sustainable economic growth are set to be explored as the NHS Research Conference returns in spring 2020. With a new venue, format, and more opportunities to network, get involved and showcase Scot...

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