Our Sponsors
ABPI Scotland are jointly sponsoring the Quality Improvement Award in conjunction with NHS Research Scotland (NRS).
The ABPI (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry) is the trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical industry in the UK. We represent innovative research-based biopharmaceutical companies, both large and small, leading an exciting new era of biosciences in the UK. Research and innovation are fundamental to healthcare services in Scotland.
ABPI Scotland
The Scottish team works with member companies in their relations with policymakers in the Scottish Parliament, Government, NHS Scotland, patient groups and Scotland’s voluntary sector to deliver on our shared commitment to the best outcomes for patients. We also assist our representatives on the Scottish Medicines Consortium, Patient Access Scheme Assessment Group and the Scottish Government-led Life Sciences Advisory Board.
The Scottish office works to support the ABPI’s two main committees in Scotland: the Life Sciences and Access & Value Groups, along with specialist industry groups across nine therapeutic interest areas.
For more information about our work visit www.abpi.org.uk
Chief Scientist Office
NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is a partnership involving Scottish NHS Boards and the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government. Its ambition is to ensure that NHSScotland provides the best environment to support clinical research.
One of the early activities of NRS has been the development of a coordinated system to help researchers gain permission to undertake clinical studies involving multiple NHS Boards. Facilitated through the NRS Permissions Coordinating Centre this has enabled studies to be approved in a timely and efficient manner.
Bringing a coordinated an efficient approach across NHSScotland to supporting research remains the focus of NRS. In doing so, it facilitates excellence in research leading to the creation of new knowledge and treatments that may in turn support the best quality of healthcare in Scotland.
