What does SCRN mean in CANCER

SCRN is a national charity that works to enable Scotland's cancer research and clinical trials community. It works with researchers, healthcare professionals, and people affected by cancer to share knowledge, talents and expertise. SCRN helps coordinate resources to make sure that clinical trials can be run safely and effectively in Scotland.

SCRN provides a range of services to support cancer research in Scotland, including funding for projects, developing infrastructure and networks, providing advice on ethical issues related to conducting trials and helping to coordinate data sharing initiatives. It also organises events such as symposia and conferences where experts can meet to discuss developments in cancer research.

There are a range of ways you can get involved with SCRN. You can become a member or volunteer with us; you could join one of our subject-specific Clinical Trials Groups; or you could become an advocate or ambassador for cancer research. To find out more, visit our website at www.scrn.org.uk/get-involved/.

SCRN is funded by a combination of sources, including charitable donations from individuals, organisations and trusts; grants from government bodies such as the Chief Scientist Office; contracted funded activities; sponsorships and other income streams.

Yes - NHS Boards across the country have formed strong partnerships with us over the years worked collaboratively on projects that benefit local communities like creating web based applications which act as a bridge between clinicians in primary care settings who refer patients into secondary care and specialists in hospitals who need access to patient records quickly during treatment delivery.

All volunteers go through an induction process prior to starting their role which includes basic safety briefings associated with working within the scope of their role directly or indirectly related to the trial environment alongside signed paperwork such as Data Protection forms etcetera. Continuous monitoring throughout the duration of their volunteering will be conducted by those coordinating each project with help from other members including project managers who will ensure all information provided is read correctly prior any action being taken on behalf of the organisation itself or its stakeholders.

We aim to engage members of the public at every stage in our work; this includes raising awareness about cancer prevention/detection through campaigns such as Be Clear on Cancer Scotland; empowering people through educational material e-learning courses etc.; running workshops & events engaging local communities in dialogue regarding current & upcoming initiatives etc.. Furthermore we organise open days & large scale awareness weeks which have been met positively by both members demand & feedback.

All Clinical Trial Groups (CTGs) coordinating an activity for us agree on a strict set of standards pertaining data security protocols which must be strictly observed throughout each project's life cycle from inception till completion where all stakeholders regardless if direct or indirect must comply accordingly.