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The Translational Research Initiative (TRI) would like to bring to your attention the following funding opportunities, seminars, events, workshops and support opportunities.

Funding Opportunities

MVLS IEE Public Engagement Fund - now open!

We are delighted to launch the MVLS IEE Public Engagement Fund 2024-25. This is a rolling call to enable our staff and PhD students to deliver high-quality engagement activities. The award is for a maximum of £500 and is intended to support colleagues who do not have access to other funds for these types of activities. The fund will be open until the 30th June 2025 and all activity must be delivered by 30th November 2025.

Further information and instructions on how to apply can be found here.

Tenovus Scotland Lady Margaret MacLellan Award 2024

In April 1985 a sum of money was made available by Sir Robin MacLellan to provide a monetary prize (with a suitably inscribed momento) to be awarded biennially for outstanding contributions to medical science in Scotland. We have pleasure in advising that the 19th Lady Margaret MacLellan Award will be made to the individual, or group of individuals, who are, or have been, actively engaged in medical research or providing medical leadership in Scotland and have contributed most in the field of 'Big Data in Health Care’ within Scotland in recent years. The sum of £3,000 and a suitable memento will be awarded.

We are pleased to invite nominations for submission by Saturday 30th November 2024. Submissions should be marked ‘LADY MARGARET MACLELLAN AWARD 2024’ and an electronic copy sent to general.secy@tenovus-scotland.org.uk.

A citation of not more than 500 words would be appropriate and we would be grateful if you could also provide a brief Curriculum Vitae for each nominee, a paragraph stating the nature and significance of their contribution and a list, if appropriate, of relevant publications. Find out more about past recipients here.

RS MacDonald Facility Access Funding - applications now open!

SULSA has partnered with the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust and SINAPSE to grant applicants access to research facilities across Scotland, supporting projects focused on neurological conditions, visual system diseases, spinal cord injury, and stroke.

Applicants are invited to apply for up to £10,000 for research projects within the scope. Between 8-10 applications will receive funding. Applications must be led by a SULSA or SINAPSE member university or institute and can include co-applicants from across the UK and internationally. We encourage technical staff to be considered as co-applicants for SULSA relevant projects.

RS Macdonald Facility Access Fund is open until Monday 16th December 2024!

To learn more about the eligibility and funding conditions visit the SULSA website: https://sulsa.ac.uk/rs-macdonald-facility-access-funding

Sebinars and Webinars

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing Innovation, Engagement and Enterprise (IEE) Webinar Series

We would like to invite you to the next in our Webinar Series for Innovation, Engagement and Enterprise (IEE) within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing.

Title: Crowdfunding to Collaboration: Bridging Academia and Industry

Speaker: Dr Ourania Varsou, Senior Lecturer in Anatomy

When: Tuesday 26th November 2024, 2 - 2.30 pm

Where: Microsoft Teams link: Click here

This seminar will focus on how to forge successful partnerships between academia and industry, drawing on Ourania’s extensive experience with Ballater Medical; a company that specialises in providing innovative clinical ultrasound technologies and consultancy services. This journey began with a crowdfunding campaign aimed at securing funds to purchase a handheld ultrasound probe, a pivotal moment that sparked further collaborations. The talk will highlight specific case studies with Ballater Medical, demonstrating how academic-industry partnerships can drive progress in higher education. The aim is to share practical insights into how academic professionals can effectively partner with industry to advance research and teaching for impactful innovations.

Post-Academic Careers Network (PACMAN) webinar with Rouken Bio

Join us to hear from Dr Gavin Meehan from Rouken Bio (formerly Antibody Analytics) about current job openings within the company and his move from academia to industry and some of the common misconceptions. Gavin’s talk will be followed by a Q&A chaired by David Faulds, Employer Engagement Manager within MVLS.

When: Wednesday 4th December, 12 noon

Where: Online - please register here

Living Lab Webinar Series: West of Scotland Safe Have, Advancing Research via Patient Data

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Charlie Mayor for the third webinar in our new series. This webinar will explore West of Scotland Safe Haven, a collaboration between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the University of Glasgow Robertson Centre for Biostatistics. The service is one of four regional Secure Data Environments in Scotland, offering access to real-world patient data via a Five Safes-compliant analytics platform.

Dr Mayor will discuss Safe Haven and its goal to establish a large research resource which is able to link health information datasets at patient level, to provide answers to clinical research questions and inform health service improvement. He will share how Safe Haven can collaborate with academia, clinicians and industry, give examples of Living Laboratory projects Safe Haven has partnered on, and highlight ongoing challenges in the field. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session to provide a platform for you to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

When: Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 12 - 1 pm

Where: Online - please register here

Transforming Insights into Impact with Learner Discovery

Over the past year, we’ve collaborated with leading universities to implement a structured approach to Learner Discovery, revealing powerful insights that inspired the design of interventions that truly resonate with participants. Please join our 60-minute webinar to discover our approach to Learner Discovery. We’ll provide you with a template you can adapt to your institution's unique challenges and goals in the context of KE, Impact and Enterprise. We will be joined by three university partners who will share how Learner Discovery has unveiled fresh insights related to their challenges and audiences, leading to innovative interventions:

Lynne MacDonald, Head of Knowledge Exchange Enhancement at The University of Hull. Lynne is focused on developing effective methods to engage researchers in KE activities and deliver tangible outputs.
Sally Charles, Enterprise Programme Manager at MPLS, Oxford University. Sally aims to enhance engagement levels among PhD students and researchers in Enterprise Education.
Adam Majumdar, Senior Industry Engagement and Commercialisation Manager at The University of Strathclyde. Adam is dedicated to identifying and supporting commercialisation opportunities arising from research portfolios.

If you are involved in supporting researchers and PhD students in the areas of KE, Impact and Enterprise, this is a must-attend webinar. You will:
• Learn an approach to better understand your audience.
• Gain valuable insights from three distinct perspectives.
• Discover specific actions and strategies derived from these learnings.

When: Wednesday 27th November, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Where: online - please register here

BBSRC Community Webinar 2024

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is hosting a live community webinar on Thursday 12th December (10.00-11.30am) and would be delighted if you would be able to join us to hear our plans and ambitions for UK bioscience over the next year and beyond. The webinar will include hearing from our Executive Chair Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith and a Q&A session with members of our Leadership Team. There will also be opportunities for you to share your thoughts and insights to help shape our future plans and activities.

To secure your place, please register by 5pm on 29th November 2024, and we look forward to you joining us on Thursday 12th December at 10am.

We intend to make the session interactive and would be pleased to receive questions in advance via the registration form. More information, including the finalised agenda and joining instructions, will be sent to those that have registered nearer to the event. We would like to encourage broad participation in this event and would encourage you to advertise this webinar to your colleagues, students, and networks. The webinar will be recorded and made available shortly afterwards for those unable to attend. If you have any technical issues or questions, please contact strategyandplanning@bbsrc.ukri.org.

Intellectual Property (IP) Skills webinars

The highly popular webinar series on intellectual property is back with a new focus on IP skills. Find out more here. Last year we held a series of highly popular talks about the basics of intellectual property. This year we decided to shift focus onto practical skills that are essential for any innovative or entrepreneurial researcher.

Turning research outcomes into new businesses, products, and services is one of the primary ways in which the University of Glasgow delivers meaningful social, economic, and environmental impact beyond academia. IP is critical to this activity – many potential industrial partners and investors will only collaborate or provide funding with appropriate IP protection in place. This means IP is of enormous and growing importance for generating impact. This new series of talks will explore IP skills that are critical for generating impact: freedom to operate, prior art, IP discovery, IP safety, IP value, and IP strategy.

These talks will be led by highly experienced patent attorneys from Mewburn Ellis. Ample time will be devoted to questions and discussion. These talks are open to all members of the University community, but people who have not previously contacted the IP & Innovation Team are especially welcome. The next in this series of webinars will be held on Wednesday 4th December 2024, 12 - 1pm.

You can sign up for all the IP skills webinars in the series on these links:

#3 of 7: Nathan Zhang will discuss prior art searching. Get your free ticket here
#4 of 7: Niles Beadman will discuss IP discovery and capture. Get your free ticket here
#5 of 7: Sean Jauss will discuss ensuring the safety of your IP. Get your free ticket here
#6 of 7: Dan Thornton will discuss understanding IP value. Get your free ticket here
#7 of 7: Eleanor Maciver will explain what a commercially driven IP strategy is. Get your free ticket here

CPD Opportunities

Scotland Science Advisory Council (SSAC) - new member recruitment

The SSAC provides independent advice, through its Chair, to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, to inform policy development and delivery across all areas of the Scottish Government’s work. We are looking to appoint up to eight Members and two Associate Members to work alongside the existing Chair and members. Neither membership category is remunerated but reasonable expenses involved in attending meetings and carrying out SSAC work will be paid.

Member Applications are sought from suitably qualified individuals who are experts and leaders in their own area, able to demonstrate a broad understanding of how science (including engineering and technology) can inform policy and/or practice. All applicants should be able to demonstrate connectivity to relevant networks in Scotland and further afield. Members are expected to be leaders in their fields of expertise, most likely in academia, business or industry. Experience in a similar advisory or policy environment is desirable. Member Appointments will be for three years initially, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Associate Member Applications are sought from individuals earlier in their careers (eg within 10 years of receiving a PhD if currently working in a research-based role) with relevant expertise and experience of cross-disciplinary working. Associate Member Appointments will be for one year initially, with the possibility of up to two one-year extensions.

We particularly seek applications from individuals with experience relevant to Scottish Government priorities, for example in transition to Net Zero, and the achievement of economic growth, and to broaden our membership by encouraging applications from individuals with relevant experience in engineering and technology, physical and chemical sciences, innovation and industry. Please see the application pack for full details.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024, 23:59

Interviews will be held in person in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh in mid January/ early February 2025. For any further enquiries please email scottishscience@gov.scot. SSAC welcomes applications from eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds and actively encourages applications from disabled people. Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.

TRI Support

Clinical 1-to-1 drop-in sessions

The TRI are offering a translational research regulatory support scheme, aimed to provide interested researchers with personalised regulatory support from expert consultants. This initiative is funded by the Wellcome Trust and provides applicants with the opportunity to attend a 1-1 session with therapeutics and clinical device regulatory experts, who can provide tailored guidance and support on the regulatory requirements of clinical translational projects. Interested researchers are invited to submit a short application along with their questions to Dr Michaela Petaroudi, and successful applicants will be invited to attend an online meeting with the regulatory consultant. In case further support is needed, eligible researchers will be offered with the option to attend a follow-up session.

Who should attend? This event is open to all University of Glasgow research staff of all levels, who are actively involved in translational projects and have identified specific areas where regulatory support or advice is required.

When? Drop-in sessions are now available on-demand. Please email Dr Michaela Petaroudi to book or to register interest.

Case Studies and Information

Translational Case Studies

Increasing Vaccine Access - Cattle vaccines against malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in East Africa.
Disruptyx Therapeutics - Developing the next-generation of precision peptide therapeutics against cancer.

MVLS Informational Videos

Translational Research Initiative - A series of videos on aspects of translational research and what support is available at the University of Glasgow.