This week Louise and Susie, two of our Senior Research Nurses, attended the RCN International Nursing Research Conference in Exeter. They had a great couple of days listening to the wide range of talks and viewing all the amazing posters.
#RCNresearch25
We have a variety of careers in Clinical Research here is one of senior research nurses and clinical research assistants from our Infectious Diseases dept. Follow us to see when we are hiring. #Red4Rsearch #clinicaltrials #nhsscotland #nhslothiancareers
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We are always welcoming new volunteers to be part of our registry who are willing to be contacted about opportunities to participate in trials!
#volunteerforresearch #GetInvolved
Last week a few of the CIRG team ventured down to Sheffield for the UK Vaccine Network Conference.
It was two engaging days filled with diverse and insightful presentations on vaccine research!
It was also lovely to see Dr Sutherland and Dr McCance chair one of the sessions.
A fantastic day at NHS Lothian R&D Conference 2025 with inspiring talks showcasing research across NHS Lothian
Congrats to Dr Sutherland & Dr Russell for their talks, with Dr Russell winning the presentation prize! 🏆👏
Plus, we presented 3 posters highlighting the team's work
Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak speaking at an event, alongside the quote: "International Clinical Trials Day recognises the importance of clinical research to improving and transforming healthcare and celebrates the vital role that patients and the public can make through their participation in research. I encourage people in Scotland to get involved — stepping forward could make a significant difference to the health and care of tomorrow." The NHS Research Scotland logo is visible, alongside the URL www.nrs.org.uk.
#ICTD25 is an important date for reiterating that while research is helping to shape a modern health and care system, nothing can be achieved without a diverse group of volunteers. #BePartOfResearch @uofgregiusanna.bsky.social
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To be a part of this exciting work and contribute to research, join to our volunteer register now.
Its quick and easy to sign up and we will be in contact if there is an appropriate study for you!
Contact us at: loth.CIRGregister@nhs.scot or scan the QR code to sign up
Its Clinical Trials Day!
Today we celebrate all the people who make clinical trials possible.
Thank you to everyone, clinical staff, researchers, participants to name a few, whos time and effort contribute to the progress of healthcare everyday.
clinicaltrialsday.org
Happy International Nurses Day!
A huge thank you to all nurses for your dedication and care every day.
Special shoutout to our amazing CIRG research nurses - your expertise and commitment to our participants make ID research possible and continues to improve patient care in Lothian! #NursesDay
🦟 Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland
Citizen Science project, Mosquito Scotland (@mosquitoscotland.bsky.social ), is exploring the extent of the mosquito population in Scotland.
www.mosquito-scotland.com
Read more below.
🛡️When enough of the population are protected from a specific disease by a vaccination, this helps prevent the spread of that infection in the community.
Learn more about the benefits of immunisation at nhsinform.scot/benefitsofimmunisation
#WIW25
Every 10 seconds vaccination saves a life. Immunization for all is Humanly Possible
It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek
Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute.
A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives.
#VaccinesWork
bit.ly/wiw2025
🙋Want be involved in research?🙋♂️
CIRG is always looking for healthy volunteers to become involved in studies!
Joining our research register is a great way to get involved.
All you need to do is sign up! We will be in contact when we have a study that could be right for you!
#research#volunteer
🎧 Clinical Research Career Conversations Podcast - new episode alert! Jo Merrifield chats with Anne Saunderson, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at Edinburgh’s Clinical Infections Research Group. Anne shares her incredible journey, from cardiac surgery to Ebola trials. www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
🔬New CIRG Publication🔬
We are happy to share the amazing work from Anna Gordon, a recent CIRG research fellow, and Claire Mackintosh, Clinical Director of RIDU.
'Secondary care for people experiencing homelessness in Scotland: a retrospective cohort study' is now available
doi.org/10.1136/bmjp...
Applications closing tomorrow.
We are now looking for our Clinical Research Fellow for 2025-2026 !!🦠🩺
If you would like to be part of the CIRG team applications are now open.
Apply through & find out more at
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
