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

Ninewells Hospital recruits first patient for trial aimed at improving treatment of specific leukaemia
23rd April 2025
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has successfully recruited the first patient in the UK to a clinical trial that aims to improve treatments for a...

New UK clinical trials regulations signed into law — implementation period begins
11th April 2025
New rules for running clinical trials in the UK have now been officially been signed into law The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 202...
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Scottish study activity continues to seek answers during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
8th April 2025
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 April) is encouraging the sharing of experiences and symptoms — with Scotland’s researchers supporting the drive for treatm...
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Ninewells Hospital is UK’s joint top recruiter for trial aimed at treating life-threatening respiratory condition
4th April 2025
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has been named the UK’s joint top recruiting site for a trial involving 65 hospitals, exploring dexamethasone treatment in patie...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network support helps to identify priorities for inclusive future studies
1st April 2025
Results of a pilot project supported by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) are expected to help shape future studies which address...
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NHS Research Scotland Trauma and Emergencies portfolio seeking to appoint new Clinical Lead
21st March 2025
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS)
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Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and Chief Scientist Office announce partnership to fund new Tessa Jowell Fellowships
18th March 2025
The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research t...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network part of global MSA study success as one of four UK sites
17th March 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) has told of its success in studying the effects of a new drug on rare neurological condition Multi S...
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Showcase event to mark Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
11th March 2025
NHS Research Scotland is celebrating the third anniversary of the launch of the
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Dementia awareness book supporting more person-centred research hits 20k downloads milestone
7th March 2025
An NHS-inspired book foregrounding first-hand experiences of dementia while dispelling myths around it has been downloaded 20,000 times The
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