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Official account of the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility Education Programme
Want to learn and apply skills in
#qualitativedataanalysis
? Sign up to our half day course Qualitative Data Analysis: A Practical Workshop | Wed 10 Dec 2025 (1100-1400) at the Western General Hospital
clinical-research-facility.ed.ac.uk/qualitative-...
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Dementia Researcher
7 days ago
Join the OPTIMISE launch webinar on 1 Dec 2025, 2–3pm. Learn how to make informed consent more inclusive for people with communication or decision-making needs.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/optimi...
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OPTIMISE-ing informed consent - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
OPTIMISE launch webinar on inclusive consent in trials. Hear the recommendations and join an expert Q&A. 1 December 2025, 2 to 3pm. Register now.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/optimise-ing-informed-consent/
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Our main lecture this morning at
#ECTMC25
is on the topic of
#Monitoring
your trials efficiently. Prof Louise Bowman from Uni of Oxford is outlining how efficient and tailored monitoring can help to ensure your
#ClinicalTrial
data is accurate and your study participants are protected from harm.
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Welcome back to Day 2 of Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course
#ECTMC25
! This morning's workshop is on the critical topic of Capturing and Managing
#Data
. The session is being led by Dr Kirsteen Goodman and Nicole Sergenson.
#ECTMC25
#ClinicalTrials
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#Recruitment
#Retention
and Follow-up is the topic for this afternoon's workshop at
#ECTMC25
, with
@streweek.bsky.social
and Morag MacLean.
@bleedingstroke.bsky.social
and Shaun Treweek will close Day 1 with a lecture on
#Marketing
your Trial. Thanks to all for your participation today!
10 days ago
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The first morning of
#ECTMC25
concluded with an informative workshop led by Dr Suzanne Breeman on "Starting a new trial". Everyone's now back for a session looking at
#ResearchGovernance
and
#Regulation
for clinical trials with
@merrij.bsky.social
and Naomi Hickey.
11 days ago
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We are delighted to have Dawn Smith delivering the first Keynote lecture at
#ECTMC25
on "
#PPIE
: Embedding the voices, perspectives and hopes of patients in research".
#Edinburgh
#ClinicalTrial
Management Course.
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All set to welcome you for the next two days at
#Edinburgh
#ClinicalTrial
Management Course!
#ECTMC25
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@merrij.bsky.social
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One week left to apply for
#NIHR
Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme Scottish Cohort 2, delivered by Edinburgh and Glasgow CRFs. For details of the scheme and to apply, visit
edin.ac/42MvzUM
.
#PIPP
#PrincipalInvestigator
#PI
13 days ago
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Don't miss out on your chance to attend this years
#Edinburgh
#ClinicalTrial
Management Course on 06 & 07 Nov 2025- Register here
edin.ac/3RGb0mB
#ECTMC25
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@bleedingstroke.bsky.social
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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
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Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (formerly HSRU)
2 months ago
📣 Our
@streweek.bsky.social
is lead author on an editorial in
#Trials
outlining a new mandate in the journal - mandating the reporting of six key participant characteristics in any protocol/trial report submitted to Trials on or after 1st Jan 2026. 1/2
trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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One Health Genomics Edinburgh
4 months ago
New Publication: Uncovering the molecular signature of feline diffuse iris melanoma through transcriptomic analysis of disease severity
@thedickvet.bsky.social
@uoe-igc.bsky.social
@roslininstitute.bsky.social
@eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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Uncovering the molecular signature of feline diffuse iris melanoma through transcriptomic analysis of disease severity - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Uncovering the molecular signature of feline diffuse iris melanoma through transcriptomic analysis of disease severity
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09632-5
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Boost your skills in
#QualitativeResearch
methods with our short courses - 'An Introduction to Qualitative Methods', 'Using
#MixedMethods
in
#ClinicalResearch
' and 'Conducting
#Interviews
in Qualitative Research'. Details and booking for these and other courses at
www.ed.ac.uk/crfcourses
.
2 months ago
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Book now for our short online course "An Introduction to
#HealthEconomics
" on 10/9/25. Demystify the world of health economics on this interactive course, looking at major theoretical and practical approaches to the subject. Hear about the course at
edin.ac/41yPZzE
. Info/booking
edin.ac/3EhHUXd
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"Introduction to Health Economics" course
Alex Bates - Tutor - outlines what to expect on the "Introduction to Health Economics" course
https://edin.ac/41yPZzE
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Have you registered for this year's
#Edinburgh
#ClinicalTrial
Management Course? A 2-day course for those involved and new to
#clinicalresearch
| 6 & 7 Nov 2025 | Book here
edin.ac/3RGb0mB
#ECTMC25
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Fios Genomics
5 months ago
Make clinical data mining easier for yourself! Learn how to overcome the most common challenges, by reading our blog:
www.fiosgenomics.com/challenges-i...
#clinicaldata
#datamining
#drugdevelopment
#bioinformatics
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Kerry Hood
5 months ago
Nice to see this paper published - really important topic to think about how we manage people who want to withdraw from a trial and the principles that are important in operationalising this.
@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17407745251344524
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Planning a systematic review? Need to evaluate & interpret existing systematic review evidence? Want practical guidance on the steps involved from planning through to completion? Register for our online course 10-20 Nov |
edin.ac/3HtHDSw
#SystematicReview
#ClinicalResearch
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ACCORD (Academic and Clinical Central Office for R&D)
5 months ago
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...
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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...
https://rdforum.nhs.uk/red4research-2025/
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Develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management at our two-day
#EdinburghClinicalTrialManagementCourse
in Edinburgh on 6-7/11/25 - booking now open. Register at:
edin.ac/3RGb0mB
. See you there!
#ECTMC2025
5 months ago
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Edinburgh Futures Institute
5 months ago
🎙️ Introducing “Futures Conversations” — a new podcast from Edinburgh Futures Institute! We explore ethics, data, politics, design & media across 6 episodes. 🎧 Ep 1 with Professor
@shannonvallor.bsky.social
on AI ethics is out now! 🔗 Listen + learn more:
efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conv...
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Need to do a systematic review but don't know where to start? Sign up to our short 2 week course on 10 - 20 Nov (Online) | Register at
edin.ac/3HtHDSw
#SystematicReview
#ClinicalResearch
5 months ago
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We're looking forward to welcoming delegates online to next week’s @EdinburghCRF
#PatientPublicInvolvement
(PPI) Summer School @EdCRFPPI
#PPISummerSchool
. See you on Tuesday!
5 months ago
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Last few days to sign up to this year’s @EdinburghCRF
#PatientPublicInvolvement
(PPI) Summer School, taking place on 10-13 June 2025. Register at
edin.ac/3EPPrgk
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Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) Summer School 2025
This summer school will provide you with the confidence and skills in PPI to enable you to undertake your first PPI activity or improve your current practice.
https://edin.ac/3EPPrgk
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Don't miss out on your chance to attend this event @EdinburghCRF
#PatientPublicInvolvement
(PPI) Summer School, 10-13 June 2025 | Register at
edin.ac/3EPPrgk
#PPISummerSchool
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Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) Summer School 2025
This summer school will provide you with the confidence and skills in PPI to enable you to undertake your first PPI activity or improve your current practice.
https://edin.ac/3EPPrgk
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NHS Research Scotland
6 months ago
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...
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The Lancet
6 months ago
📢 Join us tomorrow! 👉 Register now:
hubs.li/Q03hCzH50
There's still time to register to join The Lancet Primary Care's editorial team as they share top tips on how to prepare your manuscript for publication in their journal.
#MedSky
#PrimaryCare
#LancetWebinar
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Jeremy Horwood
6 months ago
⬇️Our new co-production toolkit offers practical guidance for anyone designing more equitable, person-centred services Based on learning from
@commonambitionbs.bsky.social
co-producing
#SexualHealth
services with African & Caribbean hertiage communities 🛟
#CoProduction
#STISky
#HealthEquity
add a skeleton here at some point
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UK CTU Network
6 months ago
The
#UKCTUNetwork
champions inclusive trial designs and broader representation — removing barriers to ensure everyone has a voice in research. Read more here:
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/network-stra...
#ClinicalTrials
#UKCTUNetworkStrategy
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Registration for this year’s ECTMC
#Edinburgh
#ClinicalTrial
Management Course is now open! Join us in Edinburgh on the 07 & 08 November 2025. Register at:
edin.ac/3RGb0mB
#ECTMC25
6 months ago
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Gain the knowledge and skills required to conduct and analyse
#ResearchInterviews
in
#QualitativeResearch
on our one-day "Conducting Interviews in Qualitative Research" course with Dr Sheila Rodgers on 20 May 2025 in Edinburgh. Info/booking at
edin.ac/3EhfBZj
.
www.ed.ac.uk/crfcourses
6 months ago
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Are you a Health Researcher wanting to get into
#PPI
- Patient and Public Involvement? Look no further and sign up for @EdinburghCRF Patient Public Involvement (PPI) Summer School, 10-13 June 2025. For info and to book
edin.ac/3EPPrgk
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Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) Summer School 2025
This summer school will provide you with the confidence and skills in PPI to enable you to undertake your first PPI activity or improve your current practice.
https://edin.ac/3EPPrgk
6 months ago
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Wondering where to begin with Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in research? Brand new at this or not sure how you should be doing
#PPI
? Then the @EdinburghCRF PPI Summer school is for you! 10-13 June 2025 | For more info / to register -
edin.ac/3EPPrgk
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Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) Summer School 2025
This summer school will provide you with the confidence and skills in PPI to enable you to undertake your first PPI activity or improve your current practice.
https://edin.ac/3EPPrgk
7 months ago
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Episode 10 launched today! Clinical Research Careers Conversations Podcast:
www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
Thanks to all the amazing guests for making this first series happen!
7 months ago
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Last day to book your place on our "An Introduction to
#PublicSpeaking
: How to design and deliver successful
#speeches
" course in Edinburgh on 28 April '25. Info and booking at
edin.ac/4jbEnZo
. We've had great feedback on past courses, so don't miss out!
www.ed.ac.uk/crfcourses
#StageFright
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Don't miss out! We have a few places available on our short course "An Intro to
#PublicSpeaking
" on 28/04/25. Hear about the course at
edin.ac/3wM1CEp
. For futher info/ to book your place -
edin.ac/4jbEnZo
.
#ClinicalResearch
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An Introduction to Public Speaking
Tutor - Emmanouela Theodoratou - outlines what to expect from our short live online course "An Introduction to Public Speaking (How to design and deliver successful speeches for a live audience)".
https://edin.ac/3wM1CEp
7 months ago
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🎧 From nursing in Canada to clinical research in Scotland —Dasha shares her inspiring journey & what makes the Clinical Support Worker role in research so rewarding. A must-listen for anyone curious about research careers! Listen now 👉
www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
@nhslothianresearch.bsky.social
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Clinical Research Career Conversations
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on heal...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
7 months ago
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MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL
7 months ago
In
#ClinicalTrials
, estimands are a way to describe the research question, helping stakeholders understand and interpret trial results. Watch this video to learn how using estimands can help doctors and patients make better treatment decisions.▶️👇
buff.ly/LbUEgca
#StatsSky
#MedSky
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What are estimands?
Estimands are a way of describing the research question in a clinical trial. They can help doctors, patients, policymakers and other stakeholders understand ...
https://buff.ly/LbUEgca
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)
7 months ago
Long acting injectable buprenorphine: Perspectives from service-users, staff and stakeholders, Ceu Mateau, Practitioner Evaluation Scheme Award holder, et al writes for Science Direct:
doi.org/10.1016/j.da...
#MentalHealth
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@ashmore1973.bsky.social
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Dementia Researcher
7 months ago
Discover how
#ADPD2025
tackled everything from biomarkers to gut-brain signalling 🎧
@isabelscst.bsky.social
@alzsocresearch.bsky.social
@susanrohde.bsky.social
@emmafgarland.bsky.social
@annamallach.bsky.social
@loukiakatsouri.bsky.social
@ajh1269.bsky.social
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Acquire the knowledge and skills required to conduct and analyse
#ResearchInterviews
in
#QualitativeResearch
on our full-day course "Conducting Interviews in Qualitative Research" in Edinburgh on 20/5/25. Tutor - Dr Sheila Rodgers. Info/booking -
edin.ac/3EhfBZj
.
www.ed.ac.uk/crfcourses
7 months ago
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Today's podcast episode shines the light on Quality Assurance in Clinical Research. Check it out here:
www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
@edinburghaccord.bsky.social
@nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
@nihr.bsky.social
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Clinical Research Career Conversations
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on heal...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
7 months ago
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🎙️ New episode of Clinical Research Careers Conversations! Join host Jo Merrifield as she chats with Dr Chris Humphries, an Emergency Medicine doctor & Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh about his journey into research
@rcem.ac.uk
www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
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Clinical Research Career Conversations
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on heal...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
7 months ago
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Nursing in Critical Care Journal
8 months ago
🧠💤 This new qualitative study explores what contributes to fatigue among ICU nurses. 🔗 Read now:
doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
#CriticalCare
#NursingFatigue
#CompassionFatigue
#ICUNurses
#NurseWellbeing
#BurnoutPrevention
@baccnuk.bsky.social
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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Fatigue is a growing concern among nurses who provide care to unstable and critically ill patients in critical care wards. It has various negative consequences for both nurses and patient...
https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13091
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Dementia Community
8 months ago
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched their revamped Alzheimer University (AU). It provides access to a range of materials including a series of workshops, led by subject matter experts within ADI. Read More:
buff.ly/OWVALV9
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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
8 months ago
Our Director, Professor Gareth Griffiths, has chosen his song for the
@cancerresearchuk.org
#PlaysForLife
playlist! 🎵 If you're taking in part in a
#RaceForLife
event this summer, you can add your song & listen to the playlist as you raise money for CRUK & our life-saving
#research
!
bit.ly/3FRV4uH
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What's your #PlaysForLife song? 🎵 | Race for Life 2025 #motivation #inspiring #raceforlife
YouTube video by Cancer Research UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7ZtmboOP6g
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Giving a speech or presentation? Stuck where to start? Worried about stagefright? Book onto our short course "An Intro to
#PublicSpeaking
" to get the tools for planning, designing and delivering your speech. Hear about the course at
edin.ac/3wM1CEp
. Info/book -
edin.ac/4jbEnZo
.
#ClinicalResearch
8 months ago
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Episode 6 just released: The Path to Deputy Director - A Conversation with Corrienne McCulloch. Tune in to hear Corrienne's career journey leading to her current role at Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility.
www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
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Clinical Research Career Conversations
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on heal...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
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Shaun Treweek
8 months ago
Here's a new risk of bias tool for systematic reviews: ROBUST-RCT
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Similar to an older Cochrane risk of bias tool, it looks like something that could actually be used, which is great. The team explicitly aimed to balance simplicity and methodological rigour.
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