The CV Network aims to support high quality research across NHS Scotland to improve the health and quality of life of people living with heart disease.
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Congratulations to NHS Golden Jubille research team in leading this novel gene therapy clinical trial so NHS Scotalnd patients can have the benefit of new Cardiovascular treatment options.
@CSO_Scotland@NHSResearchScot@lisneubeck
We are proud to collaborate on the PROTECT study, a groundbreaking trial using gene therapy during heart bypass surgery to improve graft durability and patient outcomes.
📰Learn more: nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/news/…
NRS Cardiovascular Research Network is hosting a research meeting for Cardiovascular Research Nurses & AHPs in Scotland on 30th March 2026 at the COSLA Conference Cenyre Edinburgh. Please register your interest to attend. Details in the attached poster.
@lisneubeck
An online event will provide Scotland’s healthcare researchers and innovators with details of health-related funding opportunities offered by the £80 billion Horizon Europe programme. @CSO_Scotland, @scotent, @innovateuk
Read more đź”— tinyurl.com/5xsnrb68
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Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships.
Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-aca…
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So many informative posters st SHARP Conf showcasing the plethora of research undertaken in Cardiovascular Clinical care management.# learning & collaborating.
@SHARPScotland@CSO_Scotland@NHSResearchScot
Dr Alexia Pellowe from NHS A&A presents an innovative methods approach to community CVD assessments and prevention via Primary Care DES programme through setting up cluster community based information and treatment programs.
@SHARPScotland@CSO_Scotland@NHSResearchScot
Karen Duffy - Delivery Director sets the scene talking about the Scottish Goverments Strategy for CVD and improving cardiac health of the people in Scotland. #prevention principals, to enable and detect early stage disease.
@SHARPScotland@CSO_Scotland@NHSResearchScot
Afternoon session kick started by panel discussion re UK CRDC network chaired by Euan Dickson. Great talk by Prof Melanie Davis, Chair of UK CRDCs & RD Directors @CSO_Scotland . @NHSGrampian@NHSResearchScot#scotHRIC25
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EDGE Clinical Research will join #ScotHRIC25 on 23 October as sponsor for the Digital Health and AI session, and as an exhibitor.
Read more about our sponsors and exhibitors đź”— bit.ly/46ALIyy
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The final session at #ScotHRIC25 opens with the University of Cambridge's Professor Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of @The_MRC, who will present on a national innovation ecosystem. @CSO_Scotland, @UofGRegiusAnna
Read our full programme đź”— bit.ly/3WFIt2L
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🔔 Now open for applications: Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) – Oct 2025
đź’ˇ Under-represented disciplines & specialisms to drive transformational changes for patients and the public
🙇 Led/co-led by HCPs, AHPs & research methodologists
💰 Funding can range from £2–3.5M over 4–6 years
đź“… Closes 2 Dec, 1pm
If your work can drive a transformative step-change in UK health & care - this is your moment to apply!
🔗 nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme…#ResearchFunding#HCPs#AHPs#AppliedResearch
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Programme Grants for Applied Health Research (PGfAR) - October 2025
Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes for patients and the public
Closes 2 December 2025, 1pm
Prof Ben Shelly kicks of Day 1 of the NRS Anaesthesia, Peeioperative, Critical Care & SICSAG Conf showcasing NHS Scotland's research successes and opportunities.
@NHSResearchScot@CSO_Scotland
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Looking forward to attending CSO and AMS cross sector hub event at COSLA in Edinburgh today. Great program planned, highlighting data and digital health research and innovation work across Scotland.
@NHSResearchScot@UofGRegiusAnna@lisneubeck
‼️Applications for the next round of CSO Clinical Academic Fellowships are now open‼️
The scheme is designed to support early-career clinical professionals to pursue a PhD.
Visit our website to find out more: cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-f…
CSO is looking for clinical & non-clinical researchers based in Scotland to be part of our Fellowship review panels!
Applications are open until 30th September.
Visit our website for more information and to find out how to apply: cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship_p…