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Cardiovascular Network set to unveil patient forum plans this summer

The Cardiovascular Network of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will soon be launching a patient forum, encouraging public collaboration while recognising the vital role of diverse voices in shaping its work The drive for enhanced Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research across Scotland continues to grow and NRS Cardiovascular is aiming to launch its forum plans in July to start seeking participants. It is encouraging anyone across the country who has been diagnose...

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Programme Grants for Applied Research

Scottish applicants are being encouraged to apply to NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) Competition 45 which is inviting Stage 1 app...

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Mental Health Network reveals plans to expand Patient and Public Involvement group

The Mental Health Network of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) aims to further expand its Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group, helping to shape the direction of future studies through the input of diverse voices The Network is seeking fresh members to join the group – formed in 2020 – as part of its commitment to encouraging people with lived experience of a mental health condition to help inform future research. Underlining that commitment, the Network...

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Clinical Co-Leads for the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway Sought

The UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway team is looking to appoint two new Clinical Co-Leads to support the transformational programme of work This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to provide leadership across the UK and work with leading companies including Moderna and BioNTech. Role summary To provide clinical leadership, vision and insight for the development of the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway for infectious diseases or cancer and work closely with the...

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Scottish Ophthalmology trainees encouraged to focus in on Research Award opportunity

The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ophthalmology specialty is urging trainees to apply for a funding award to support their development The Scottish Ophthalmology Trainee Research Award (SOTRA) will provide up to £12,000 funding for an ophthalmology trainee working in Scotland to conduct a research project within their post. The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ophthalmology award – supported by Théa Pharmaceuticals – provides funding for protected time to con...

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Cardiovascular research leader honoured with award for outstanding achievement

The pioneering contribution of a senior figure in Scotland’s research landscape has been recognised with a prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award Professor Lis Neubeck, Clinical Champion of the Cardiovascular Clinical Network at NHS Research Scotland (NRS), was singled out at the recent Nurse of the Year...

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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

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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...

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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...

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‘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

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