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Cost Effectiveness Modelling for Health Technology Assessment (5 day practical course)

Monday 28 April - 02 May 2025

Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), The University of Edinburgh

 

This 5-day course will provide an introduction to decision analytic cost-effectiveness modelling, giving the theoretical and practical knowledge required to design and implement analyses that meet the methodological standards of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organisations. The programme guides you through building a decision tree and Markov model and, importantly, shows how the results of cost-effectiveness analyses are interpreted.

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Swiss-UK investigator-led randomised controlled clinical trials in areas of unmet clinical need

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) are looking to fund investigator-led randomised  controlled clinical trials in areas of unmet clinical need.

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Invitation to The Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Hub Launch Event

The new Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland Cross-Sector Networking Hub launch event is taking place on 24 January 2025 at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital.

The focus of the event is Engaging with the Life Sciences Industry and Entrepreneurship in Scotland.

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Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit Director (Apply before 31 January 2025)

The Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director (clinical or non-clinical) for the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) to harness the enormous opportunities that exist for inter-disciplinary collaborations and to embed a culture of service provision and excellence in delivery of high-quality trials, high-quality services for trial design and delivery, and high-quality clinical trials methods research. The Director will lead on the University’s clinical trials strategy, building upon the strengths of the University, its connections with NHS Lothian and the broader Scottish health ecosystem in clinical research.  

This important strategic role would be suitable for a clinician or non-clinician. 

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NHS Lothian Midwife invents pioneering theatre scrubs

A midwife has created a “game-changing” new product that has potential to revolutionise neonatal care and improve outcomes for tiny newborn babies.

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The Melville Trust for the Care and Cure of Cancer. Applications now open

The trustees of the Melville Trust are inviting applications for 2024 funding for undergraduate summer scholarships and postgraduate studentships. 

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Declaration of Helsinki – new updates to reflect modern ways of working

The Declaration of Helsinki outlines the ethical principles for medical research involving humans.

It was first adopted by the World Medical Association in 1964 and has been revised several times.

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Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation (NNUKRF) Research 2025 Awards

Founded in 1996, the Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation (NNUKRF) was established as an independent registered charity (no1056410) with the object of funding research and education within the healthcare professional community to improve the well-being of individuals impacted by diabetes.

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Clinical Infection Research Group (CIRG) Edinburgh Annual review

Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, developing new treatments, and improving patient care across all medical specialities.

CIRG has had a diverse and productive year between August 2023-2024, building relationships in academia and industry and broadening their infectious diseases research experience. As a group, CIRG is participating in a broad range of infectious disease studies, adapting to the needs of the medical community.

The following report outlines the key research activities and achievements of the CIRG during 2023-2024.

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Giving children salt water nasal drops can cut duration of a cold and stop it spreading, study suggests

Professor Steve Cunningham said children receiving salt water nasal drops also needed fewer medicines, meaning the whole household could feel better and return to usual activities like school and work.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Research Ethics Committee (REC) member?

The South East Scotland Research Ethics Service (SESRES) based within NHS Lothian is always happy to welcome new members.

SESRES is particularly interested in recruiting expert members who are registered Medical or Allied Health Professionals but is also happy to consider applications from individuals with no previous medical or clinical experience or who are working towards a qualification.

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Principal Investigator (PI) training modules offered by the CRF Education Team

The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facilities Education Team offers a range of training resources to support the development of PIs.

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10th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course

Date: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 March 2025 (from 9.30am to 4.40pm)

Venue: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

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NHS Lothian NMAHP & Pharmacy Research Annual Review 2024

The following report outlines the key research activities and achievements of the Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy (NMAHPP) professions during 2023-2024.

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