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ACCORD (Academic and Clinical Central Office for R&D)
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Supporting clinical researchers in nurturing world class research and ensuring regulatory, ethical and scientific obligations are met.
Don't miss this free online webinar spotlighting the use of drones to deliver vital medical supplies in Scotland!
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InnoScot Health’s last webinar of the year will be spotlighting a true ‘Once for Scotland’ initiative which is pioneering the use of drones to deliver vital medical supplies. @nhsgrampian.bsky.social, @scotambservice.bsky.social, @innovateuk.bsky.social

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November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Retinal Imaging Network achieves Millionth image milestone in fight against diseases
October 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Don't miss the next @innoscothealth lunch and learn webinar, which will be held on 29 October. More info 👇. #research #innovation
Join us for our sixth educational webinar of 2025, entitled ‘Accelerating and supporting the innovation ambitions of Scotland’s Clinical Entrepreneurs’.

Read more and register to attend 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/accelerating-supporting-innovation-ambitions-scotland-clinical-entrepreneurs
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
October 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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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
October 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On Wednesday, 10 September, a new Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) opened in Lothian, set to expand UK capacity for delivering commercial clinical trials.
October 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Encouraging NHS Scotland’s diverse workforce to come up with new ideas that achieve #sustainable outcomes is vital and is at the heart of the InnoScot Health innovation call.

Find out more 👉 https://innoscot.com/sustainability-call
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Did you know that ACCORD has a new website? It's brand new, with a modern design and intuitive navigation. It contains all the information you need about the services we offer. Take a look! accord.scot #research #R&D
September 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Our next free webinar will inspire NHS forward-thinkers to realise the opportunities afforded by NHS Scotland procurement in taking their ideas to the next level.

Read more and register 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/accelerating-healthcare-innovation-readiness-through-the-vital-procurement-process
September 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Calling all cancer researchers!

Join us, @ohsuknight.bsky.social and @stanford.edu at this year's Early Detection of Cancer Conference for the cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary science that is shaping the future of cancer early detection.

Check out the agenda and register: cruk.ink/3UR67Zu
September 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Are you looking for a new role? The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility is looking to recruit an exceptional group of individuals as Clinical Research Fellows — could it be you? Find out more: shorturl.at/Cp6Eh #research #jobs
Clinical Research Fellow :Various
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July 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Dr Rahul Kalla (Consultant Gastroenterologist and NRS Clinician in NHS Lothian) has just secured another grant to investigate the use of PET- based imaging to track fibrosis activity in Crohn's disease.
July 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Join the June webinar organized by @innoscot.com . This is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the new GB legislation for medical device manufacturers. More info:👇
Our webinar on Wednesday 25 June — entitled ‘The New Post-Market Surveillance Legislation for Medical Devices — What you need to know’ — is a key opportunity to better understand the regulatory changes for Great Britain.

Read more and register 🔗 innoscot.com/news/webinar...
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Douglas Young, Principal R&D Manager at ACCORD, NHS Lothian, reflects on the role of the ACCORD team in facilitating healthcare research. #Red4Research
June 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We continue celebrating #Red4Research Day 2025 with staff from our team! Clara Herrero, ACCORD's Communications Manager, highlights the important role that research plays in patients' lives.
June 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Marise Bucukoglu, Head of Research Governance at ACCORD, is championing Red for #Red4Research – as a small gesture to honour the enormous impact that research has on people's lives.
June 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Today, the ACCORD team is celebrating #Red4Research Day. It's a great opportunity to reflect on the contribution of research, and of all those who work to undertake and support it, both on the front line and behind the scenes.
June 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It’s #Red4Research day! Fiona McArdle, Deputy R&D Director wears red to demonstrate her appreciation for all those participating, undertaking and supporting #research
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Friday 20 June is #Red4Research day and we would like people like you to demonstrate their support and appreciation for those undertaking and supporting research. Wear something red, download/print or make a placard, take a photo and post it on social media. More info: rdforum.nhs.uk/red4research...
Red4Research - 2025 - NHS R&D Forum
#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 ca...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our webinar on Wednesday 25 June — entitled ‘The New Post-Market Surveillance Legislation for Medical Devices — What you need to know’ — is a key opportunity to better understand the regulatory changes for Great Britain.

Read more and register 🔗 innoscot.com/news/webinar...
June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
@eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social are now offering a new course on planning and conducting a Systematic Review. Find out more info: shorturl.at/s9Fqg.
Planning & Conducting a Systematic Review 2025 | Accord
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June 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The NHS Lothian R&D Conference 2025 has come to an end. It's been fantastic to see professionals from the local and national clinical research community come together in Edinburgh. Thank you to all our speakers and everyone who attended. We hope to see you all at our next conference! #2025R&DConf
May 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Professor Alasdair Gray, R&D Director, ACCORD NHS Lothian, thanks everyone who attended today’s NHS Lothian R&D conference. #2025R&DConf
May 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Scott Garden, Director of Pharmacy & Medicines, chairs the final session at the #2025R&DConf. We will hear about Advanced Therapy research and treatments, finishing with a presentation about the MND SMART trial.
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It is now time now for refreshments, networking and poster viewing. See you all at 3pm to hear our next round of speakers. #2025R&DConf
May 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM