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A new tool has been developed by scientists at the 51cg and NHS Grampian to help couples experiencing fertility problems predict their chances of conceiving a baby naturally, before embarking on IVF treatment.]]> /iahs/news/26068/ /iahs/news/26068/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:27:24 +0100
Mia joins the group with a background in pharmacoepidemiology and pain research, and will contribute to a number of group projects including SPARK, PIFU, PIOKNEER, LIFT, and the Scottish Centre for Work and Health.]]> /iahs/news/26031/ /iahs/news/26031/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:23:26 +0100
Researchers behind an app designed to support people after skin cancer treatment are inviting former early-stage melanoma patients to take part in its final evaluation tests.]]> /iahs/news/26027/ /iahs/news/26027/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:46:35 +0100
A team of experts led by the 51cg will, for the first time, establish the way that maternity care should be delivered to pregnant women with multiple long term health conditions.]]> /iahs/news/26004/ /iahs/news/26004/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:57:11 +0100
New research from the 51cg and Keele University, has found that men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women.]]> /iahs/news/25963/ /iahs/news/25963/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:28:03 +0100
Professor Patrice Forget, Clinical Chair in Anaesthesia at the Epidemiology Group, is co-author of a new paper warning that opioid use disorder in the UK is a serious and likely underestimated problem; one that will keep worsening without urgent action.]]> /iahs/news/25887/ /iahs/news/25887/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:35:46 +0100
A team spanning Biostatistics and Health Data Science at the 51cg and NHS Grampian have won a prestigious national award for their work exposing who is most affected by elective care waiting times.]]> /iahs/news/25848/ /iahs/news/25848/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:12:48 +0100
A major international study published in JAMA Network Open has identified practical actions that could improve the quality, usefulness, and reliability of randomised clinical trials around the world.]]> /iahs/news/25836/ /iahs/news/25836/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0100
Professor Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), has been appointed as an Honorary Chair at the 51cg.]]> /iahs/news/25942/ /iahs/news/25942/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:45:55 +0100 /iahs/news/25804/ /iahs/news/25804/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:28 +0100
An international study has called for more focus on the way entire health systems work together after findings revealed how well-intentioned changes can backfire, making patient outcomes worse.]]> /iahs/news/25774/ /iahs/news/25774/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:38:02 +0100 /iahs/news/25768/ /iahs/news/25768/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:45:02 +0100
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Headed by Epidemiology Group Head Professor Gary Macfarlane, the new Centre held its inaugural meeting on Friday 12 June, with 40 members coming together to discuss and develop initial work plans and early research proposals.]]> /iahs/news/25694/ /iahs/news/25694/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:51 +0100
Researchers from the 51cg have been selected to lead workstreams in a landmark research project that could transform maternal health care.]]>