Blog
- Beatson only UK site for pioneering prostate cancer trial
- Clinical Research Practitioners register represents game-changing accreditation for vital part of research workforce
- ENRICH Scotland encourages the voices of care homes to speak louder in research
- First accredited Clinical Research Practitioner welcomed in Scotland
- Husband and wife support ENGAGE study
- Much-needed funding provided to launch two Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) projects in Oral and Dental Health
- Organ and tissue transplantation research in Scotland
- World Parkinson’s Day set to spark Scottish awareness of clinical research journey
NHS Research Scotland blogs cover elements of clinical research in Scotland in more depth, and feature writing from those directly involved in key studies taking place across the country.
If you are interested in featuring on the NRS blog, or have general queries, please contact communications@nrs.org.uk.
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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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