Background
One function of Specialty Groups is to harness the enthusiasm of clinical
researchers for their specialty and to create networking opportunities focussed
on specific topic areas. More specifically Specialty Groups take an oversight
of their portfolios and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery
of studies (recruitment to time and target).
Specialty Groups vary widely in size, both in terms of membership and the
number of studies on their portfolio, which ranges from 211 studies for
Cardiovascular Disease to 13 studies in Oral and Dentistry (taken from 2011
data).
More detailed information on Specialty Groups can be accessed from the NIHR
Clinical Research Network website.
Scottish Representation
Scotland has representation on all 24 Specialty Groups, including
2 Chairs and one Deputy Chair. A full list of Scottish Specialty
Group representatives is available to download.
Specialty Groups