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Understanding and treating COVID-19
23rd April 2020
Professor David Crossman, Chief Scientist reflects on the significant research efforts across Scotland helping to better understand and treat COVID-19 in the latest issue of
CSO COVID-19 research funding proposal
25th March 2020
The Rapid Research in COVID-19 Programme (RARC-19 Programme) closes for applications 5pm, Wednesday 8 April. The Scottish Government is making funding available f...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance on health and social care research projects for educational purposes
20th March 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the HRA and devolved administrations are prioritising the review of studies related to COVID-19. There is also significant pressure on the NHS/HSC...
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CSO statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on research
19th March 2020
The rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation will necessitate changes to arrangements for health research in order to help protect the safety of research participants...
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REC Membership of Scotland A Committee: Resilience
18th March 2020
The Chief Scientist Office is extremely grateful to all expressions of interest recieved to join the Scotland A Research Ethics Committee. We are now in a position to fill the...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
13th March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - arrangements for clinical trials/studies in NHS Boards The rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation will necessitate changes to arrangements for cl...
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COVID-19 Guidance for sponsors, sites and researchers
12th March 2020
This guidance relates to Research Ethics Committee and NHS arrangements. This is a rapidly evolving situation and guidance will be updated in response to feedback. Infor...
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Coronavirus: process for fast-track research
11th March 2020
Research in a public health emergency During a public health emergency, such as coronavirus, time is of the essence. Health research studies can support improved under...
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Vacancy: NRS Primary Care Clinical Research Champion
4th March 2020
Recruitment for the NRS Primary Care Clinical Lead has been suspended due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. This will be revisited as soon as is feasible....
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Chief Scientist Office announce joint funding call with LifeArc
4th March 2020
The Chief Scientist Office of Scottish Government has announced a call with the independent medical charity
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