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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · 7d

@nhsgrampian.bsky.social supports the HPV Equity Study, bringing cervical cancer prevention to underserved communities — including those in HMP Grampian Prison.

HPV vaccination + testing offered to those facing barriers. A step toward inclusive healthcare. 💙

🔗 grampianclinicalresearch.com/news

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 7d

A revolutionary cancer treatment that uses the immune system to kill cancer cells has been introduced at NHS Grampian.

Read more: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/oc...

📸: Consultant Haematologist, Gavin Preston.

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Education @ Edinburgh CRF @eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social · 7d

Registration for this year’s 11th #Edinburgh #Clinical Research Methodology Course #ECRMC26 is now open! Join us in Edinburgh on the 11 & 12 May 2026 and sign up at edin.ac/4mH4Y29 @edinburghaccord.bsky.social @horne-research.bsky.social @susanshenkin.bsky.social

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · 21d

Good news from Aberdeen!

The first UK patient has joined a global trial testing a new treatment for lung cancer in Aberdeen.

Big shout-out to our @nhsgrampian.bsky.social cancer research team! 💙

Learn more: grampianclinicalresearch.com/news

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 21d

Following completion of phase 2 of the UK Clinical Research Delivery Study Set-Up Plan, a new webinar will offer reflections from UK research partners who were instrumental in its delivery.

Register 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/study-set-up-plan-update-progress-and-next-steps

Promotional banner for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) online webinar titled "Study Set-up Plan Update: Progress and Next Steps" scheduled for 23 September. The image shows a person attending the webinar on a laptop, which displays multiple participants.

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 21d

@nrs-mh.bsky.social is keen to supplement its expertise by adding new members to its East and West Nodes with expressions of interest now being invited.

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/mental-health-network-invites-expressions-of-interest-in-key-regional-roles

Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland featuring an announcement about the Mental Health Network inviting expressions of interest in key regional roles. The image includes a graphical interface on a laptop screen with icons related to connectivity and data, published on 17 September 2025. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more info.

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · 28d

🎉Proud moment for our liver research team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary!

We’re joint top recruiter worldwide for the ELfinity study, alongside teams in the UK & Austria.

6 patients have joined so far. Thank you to everyone involved! 💙

grampianclinicalresearch.com/news

#ProudToBeNHSG

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jul 10

🥳 Another graduation!
One of our amazing research nurses in @nhsgrampian.bsky.social gained a PhD from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Congratulations Dr Alicija! 👏

Read about her fascinating journey on our website grampianclinicalresearch.com/news

#ProudToBeNHSG

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jul 4

Can you help? What matters most before knee surgery? Seeking views of UK health professionals, patients and carers.
Your voice guides future research.

🔗 tinyurl.com/Prehab-Prior...

#JamesLindAlliance #Prehabilitation #KneeReplacement #HealthResearch

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jul 3

📢 Registration is now open for the NHS Research Scotland Genetics Specialty Group and Scottish Clinical Genetics Forum free, in-person annual event at the V&A, Dundee on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/nhs...

Promotional graphic for NHS Research Scotland Genetics and Scottish Clinical Genomics Forum Event on 12 November 2025 at V&A Dundee. Features a scientist working in a lab, DNA strand graphics, event details, and a link for more information, www.nrs.org.uk/calendar.

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InnoScot Health @innoscot.com · Jul 4

InnoScot Health is supporting NHS Scotland staff to innovate in ophthalmology. With its dedicated Ophthalmology Innovation Call, it is specifically encouraging the workforce to develop new ideas to help improve eye conditions.

Read more 🔗 innoscot.com/news/smarter...

Frances Ramsay sitting at a wooden table outdoors, smiling towards the camera, alongside the quote: "New ophthalmic facilities continue to be introduced across Scotland, inspiring innovative approaches — but existing facilities can be just as much of a fertile ground for encouraging new, more efficient ways of working."

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jul 4

Abstract submissions are now being invited for posters to display at the 2025 NHS Research Scotland Infectious Diseases Event.

Find out more, and submit by Friday 1 August 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/nhs...

Advertisement for the NHS Research Scotland Infectious Diseases Event at V&A Dundee on 16 September 2025. Features an image of a healthcare professional administering a test to a patient, with additional graphics of laboratory equipment.

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 25

ICYMI
10th Annual Grampian Research Conference taking place this week!

Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 23

Did you know … NHS Grampian Charity Research Grant winners will present their ground breaking work in a rapid-fire lightning round! From coronary artery disease prevention to rehabilitation programme to remote AHP delivery, get ready to be inspired.

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 23

Did you know … Innovations in Healthcare will showcase pioneering projects, including drones improving healthcare logistics, AI transforming cancer pathways, and a ground breaking home semen analysis test. The future of medicine is now!
Join us - to register email [email protected]
#GramConf25

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 23

On the 20th June some of our research staff celebrated #Red4Research Day
#Red4Research brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research. On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social care research ❣️

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 23

Did you know … NHS Grampian Charity Research Grant winners will present their ground breaking work in a rapid-fire lightning round! From coronary artery disease prevention to rehabilitation programme to remote AHP delivery, get ready to be inspired.

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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Talking Rheumatology" - British Society for Rheumatology management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis 2025.

The Talking Rheumatology podcast covers what is included in the new publication, and what has changed since the 2017 guideline was published.

www.buzzsprout.com/1972502/epis...

Ep 30. GUIDELINES - BSR management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis 2025 - Talking Rheumatology

BSR has published a new set of management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), serving as an update to our AAV guideline last published in 2017.Find out more via our blog. Join g...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 6

It's Volunteers' Week! ✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the volunteers helping clinical research! Whether you are partners in patient and public involvement activities, research participants or members of a research ethics committees.

You are at the heart of progress ❣

Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · Jun 5

Today (5th June) we celebrate Biomedical Science Day.
Our @nhsgrampian.bsky.social labs play a big part in processing samples for our clinical trials. A big THANK YOU to all of you in Microbiology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Genetics!
#AtTheHeartOfHealthcare

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jun 4

The 10th @nhsgrampian.bsky.social Research Conference, with NHS Research Scotland Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group and @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Institute takes place at P&J Live Aberdeen, 27-28 June.

Register now 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/10t...

Advertisement for the 10th Annual Grampian Research Conference from 27th-28th June 2025, focusing on Breaking Traditional Disciplinary Boundaries. Includes information on registration and contact details.

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · Jun 5

Abstract submission for #ScotHRIC25 is now open, closing Friday 13 June.

To showcase diversity of work across the country, we encourage submissions from a broad spectrum of researchers and innovators, in particular early career researchers.

Submit now 🔗 www.eventsforce.net/eventage/fro...

Promotional banner for Scotland's Health Research and Innovation Conference hosted by the Chief Scientist Office and NHS Research Scotland. It announces that abstract submissions are due by Friday, June 13, for the event scheduled on October 23, 2025, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Features a graphic of a heartbeat line. Visit www.scothric.co.uk for more details. #ScotHRIC25.

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · May 23

2/2 see our previous Clinical Trials Day videos on Youtube youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#ICTD #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #Clinicaltrialsday #research #grampian #ICTD2025

International Clinical Trials Day 2023 - YouTube

You can find all the consultant interview videos for International Clinical Trials Day 2023 here, in one playlist.

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · May 23

1/2 Thank you for joining us on our posts related to International Clinical Trials Day 2025! We hope you found them interesting.

If you are interested in finding out more, you can visit our website grampianclinicalresearch.com, or ⏬

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WATCH Project @watch1.bsky.social · May 23

Want to follow a project changing how we do research in real-world settings?

👉 Facebook: www.facebook.com/NHSGWATCHPro...

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Research Awareness Grampian @researchawaren1.bsky.social · May 22

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The UK released their Public Involvement Standards in 2019
In this there are 6 standards which those involved in research are working towards achieving....

Inclusive opportunities - Making PPI opportunities accessible
Working together -Valuing all contributions, building relationships
Communication - Well-timed, relevant and clear plain language communications

Governance - Public involved in research management, decision-making and leadership
Support and Learning - Offer support and learning opportunities for public involvement in research
Impact -Improvement through sharing differences made by public involvement

Thanks for reading today’s post. We shared a brief summary of the Public Involvement Standards but for more detail please visit nihr.ac.uk.
Thanks for following our Clinical Trials Day posts! If you want more information or want to become a PPI Partner in Grampian - get in touch at: gram.ppa@nhs.scot

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