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All media enquiries should be directed to Fiona Fleming, Communications Manager on 07549891564 or fiona.fleming@nrs.org.uk.

Tayside oesophageal cancer trial recruiting soon thanks to team’s ‘very speedy turnaround’
28th March 2024
A new cancer trial is expected to open for recruitment soon in Tayside thanks to the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of NHS and university experts which sponsor Cancer Re...

Scotland proud to host first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research challenge
28th March 2024
Scotland has been selected to host a first-of-its-kind Alzheimer’s research competition, representing ‘significant recognition of the country’s wealth of wor...
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Scottish applicants encouraged to join an NIHR committee and shape the future of research
28th March 2024
In a further boost to cross-UK research, the Scottish research community is being encouraged to join NIHR funding committees It was announced last year that health and...
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Vacancies: Mental Health North and West Regional Leads
21st March 2024
NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network is inviting expressions of interest for the roles of North and West Node Regional Leads The
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New Scottish studies aim to advance equitable access to care for all on World Kidney Day
13th March 2024
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Renal Speciality is lending its full support to World Kidney Day’s equity message with two new studies analysing fairness of patient access
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Our Shared commitment to Public Involvement in Health and Social care Research
11th March 2024
Today (11 March) we are celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of our
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NRS Cardiovascular Research Network offers fresh funding to ‘link staff into international arena’
6th March 2024
New funding is being made available by the NRS Cardiovascular Rese...
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NRS Ageing kicks off interactive ‘lunch and learn’ webinar series in March
29th February 2024
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ageing Specialty Group is launching a series of interactive, informative webinars, discussing the most topical issues around clinical ageing re...
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Focus on people with lived experience is key to network’s patient and public involvement aims
28th February 2024
NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network Partners in Research Lead, Dr Rosie Ashworth to share learning at upcoming event Public involvement is impo...
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Mental health researchers urged to make tracks for new Traveling Fellowship Fund
27th February 2024
Mental health researchers across Scotland are being supported in their professional development with a dedicated Traveling Fellowship Fund designed to help maximise learning o...
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