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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CSO Funding Committees – Members Wanted
The Chief Scientist Office is looking to recruit new members to its research funding Committees. Expressions of interest are invited from established researchers based within Scottish Universities or Health Boards (including scientists, medical doctors and allied health professionals) to both the Health Improvement, Protection an...
CSO Festive Message
Ricky Verrall, Head of Chief Scientist Office shares his festive message: “As we come to the end of another busy year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for your continued energy, hard work and achievements in supporting research and innovation in health and social care and the wider life sciences sector. I cannot over emphasise the key role you all play in helping the NHS in Scotland to maintain its world class position and in maki...
Outcomes of the Precision Medicine Summit
A summit on precision medicine was held on the 10 September 2018. This summit brought together pre-eminent academic, industry, NHS, and Government leaders to identify how Scotland can cement and capitalise on the strengths and opportunities in precision medicine. The aim was to agree a shared narrative that will catalyse economic growth and sustained patient benefit for Scotland. The
A consultation on the draft National Action Plan on Neurological Conditions (2019-2024)
The Scottish Government has published (13 November 2018) a draft National Action Plan on Neurological Conditions. It sets out the vision of improving diagnosis, treatment and care of people with neurological conditions in Scotland. Aims are to: Ensure people with neurological conditions and their carers are partners in their care and support Improve the provision of coordinated health and socia...
