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Innovation grant to explore digital technology in asthma

Asthma UK and the Chief Scientist Office are joint-funding an innovation grant of up to £60K for up to 18 months to explore novel applications of digital technology in asthma, which could significantly enhance the quality of health and care for people with asthma and addresses an area of unmet need that aligns with one or more

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International Clinical Trials Day 2018

Sunday 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...

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Vacancy: Network Manager, Primary Care

We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Network Manager for the NRS Primary Care Network. Closing date: 14 June 2018Grade: Grade 8 (£39,992 - £47,722) The NRS Primary Care Network aims to improve the quality and quantity of primary care research conducted across Scotland. The network is centrally coordinated from the University of Dundee and operates from five regional nodes with staff...

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The NHS at 70: Shaping the NHS of tomorrow through research

Missed it on twitter? Take a look at the latest #nhsscot70 #research #science #innovation updates. Modern medicine is built on medical research, and as we celebrate 70 years of the NHS our ability to translate research and innovation into excellent individual healthcare is more important than ever. Some fantastic accomp...

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Vacancy: Chair of the Board of the Office for Strategic Coordination of Health Research (OSCHR)

The Office for Strategic Coordination of Health Research (OSCHR) brings together the UK public funders of health research, who work across government through collaboration, to ensure a comprehensive health research environment. This partnership is facilitated through the OSCHR Board, which meets three times a year. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are looking to appoint a Chair to the OSCHR Board.&...

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Vacancy: NRS Mental Health East Node Clinical Lead

We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of East Node Clinical Lead (NHS Tayside, Fife & Forth Valley) for the NRS Mental Health Network. The NRS Mental Health Network is part of NHS Research Scotland and is funded by the Chief Scientist Office. The aim of the network is to facilitate mental health research across Scotland. The NRS Mental Health Network is led b...

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Celebrating pioneering research on World Kidney Day

Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day (WKD) is the global awareness campaign that aims to increase awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our health, and reduce the impact of kidney disease and its associated problems worldwide. In 2018, World Kidney Day and International Women’s Day are marked on the same day,...

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New UK-wide agreement (mCTA) to speed up clinical trials and medicines R&D

Life Science leaders from across the UK have welcomed a new agreement (mCTA) that will make it easier for life-changing medicines and vaccines research and development to take place across different parts of the UK. The new version of the Model Clinical Trials Agreement (mCTA) will allow a single model contract for commercial R&D to be used in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, cutting out unnecessary administration to run the same study across the UK. Unlike pre...

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Show your rare, show you care - Rare Disease Day 2018

Today is Rare Disease Day 2018 raising awareness of rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.  First launched in 2008, Rare Diseases Day now takes place annually on the last day of February, with support from over 94 countries around the world. It improves knowledge amongst the general public while encouraging researchers and decision makers to address the needs of those living with rare diseases. Buil...

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Stateside research mission focuses on dementia and neuroprogressive disease

Dementia and neuroprogressive conditions will be the focus of discussions in the USA this week as representatives from NHS Research Scotland travel to Boston. Supported by Scottish Development International, the NHS Research Scotland delegation will meet with research and development leads from leading pharmaceutical companies to match expertise and capability in Scotland with current drug pipelines. It bu...

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