ENRICH Scotland encourages the voices of care homes to speak louder in research

26th August 2022

ENRICH Scotland has established the ‘RICH (Research In Care Homes) Voices’ patient and public involvement group, which will bring together care home staff, residents, and researchers to discuss and influence the design and delivery of research.

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First accredited Clinical Research Practitioner welcomed in Scotland

26th July 2022

Scotland has its first accredited Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP), formally celebrating the valuable contribution of registration for health professionals and opening up further study opportunities.

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Clinical Research Practitioners register represents game-changing accreditation for vital part of research workforce

28th June 2022

New accreditation for Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) is set to significantly strengthen the skills base of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) workforce, formally recognising the valuable contribution of previously un-registered health professionals and opening further study opportunities.

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Much-needed funding provided to launch two Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) projects in Oral and Dental Health

27th April 2022

The NHS Research Scotland Oral and Dental Specialty Group (NRS Oral and Dental) has provided much-needed funding to launch two Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) projects in Oral and Dental Health.

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World Parkinson’s Day set to spark Scottish awareness of clinical research journey

11th April 2022

A new international symbol of awareness is set to inspire Scots on World Parkinson’s Day – in the shape of a simple spark.

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Organ and tissue transplantation research in Scotland

24th February 2022

Key professionals from across academia and NHS Scotland with an interest in organ and tissue transplantation research attended a virtual Scottish Transplantation Research Symposium on 27 January 2022.

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Husband and wife support ENGAGE study

15th September 2021

Taking part in a clinical trial was a family affair for husband and wife Phil and Helen Theaker.

Helen took part in the ENGAGE study – an international study to determine whether a new investigational medication, Aducanumab, can slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease.

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Beatson only UK site for pioneering prostate cancer trial

12th February 2021

By Dr Abdulla Alhasso, Lead Clinician and UK Chief Investigator for the Clinical Study of the ProSpace™ Balloon System.

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