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-...

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...

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.

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

#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!

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.

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.

All set to welcome you for the next two days at #Edinburgh #ClinicalTrial Management Course! #ECTMC25 @streweek.bsky.social @bleedingstroke.bsky.social @ace-aberdeen.bsky.social @merrij.bsky.social

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

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 @streweek.bsky.social @bleedingstroke.bsky.social @ace-aberdeen.bsky.social @merrij.bsky.social

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

📣 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....

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...

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.

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.

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 @streweek.bsky.social reweek.bsky.social‬ @bleedingstroke.bsky.social @ace-aberdeen.bsky.social

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

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 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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

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...

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

🎙️ 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...

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

We're looking forward to welcoming delegates online to next week’s @EdinburghCRF #PatientPublicInvolvement (PPI) Summer School @EdCRFPPI #PPISummerSchool. See you on Tuesday!

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

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

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...

📢 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

⬇️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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

🎧 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

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

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 @georginaspcr.bsky.social @ashmore1973.bsky.social

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 podfollow.com/dementia-res...

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

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

🎙️ 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

🧠💤 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

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

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

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

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

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.