Clinical Infection Research Group Edinburgh is a collaborative organisation bringing together researchers from across NHS Lothian, University of Edinburgh, and our partners further afield in healthcare, academia, and industry.

Our key aims are:
To develop research capacity within the infection medicine specialities
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To maximise synergies between the NHS and University and foster joint research between both groups
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To develop and maintain a single register of Clinical Infection Research in Lothian
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To identify priority areas for research, building on existing strengths and future ambitions
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To provide an administrative framework to help support clinical infection research
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To establish and promote the profile of the CIRG
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To support junior clinician scientists in the advance of their research careers
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To foster links for infection researchers within and outwith Edinburgh
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To provide financial governance to allow ongoing funding for nursing and administrative support, utilizing existing NHS Lothian support structures and specialty specific capacity
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To learn more about our projects, please follow the link below.

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CIRG’s Annual Review is now published for August 2023-2024, read here:

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