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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please read our September Newsletter focusing on NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme. Thank you to all of our trial APIs for their hard work 👏 #NIHR #FORENSIC-UK #AssociatePI

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today we opened our 15th site for FORENSIC-UK - a big hello to Sandeep Konduru, Kika Konstantinou and the teams at University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust! #BackPain #SurgicalRCT #SpinalFusion

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BritSpine Conference and Exhibition @britspine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨 #BritSpine2027 abstract submissions are NOW OPEN! Share your research, clinical work, innovation, education or service developments with the multidisciplinary spine community at ICC Wales, 21–23 April 2027. Deadline: 20 January 2027 Submit your abstract today at: britspine.com/abstracts

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What's the right course for where you are in your surgical career? Join our Virtual Open Day to explore your options, hear from faculty and past participants and find the learning that's right for you. 📅 Thursday 22 October, 12pm–1.30pm. Book today: ow.ly/BO6p50ZQ15W

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Our Future Health @ourfuturehealthuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Calling all health and life sciences researchers – we want to hear from you. We’re running a 15-minute online survey to understand how we can better help you explore and understand the data available within #OurFutureHealth. 🧪

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 28/09/2026

How do I gain leadership experience early in my career? www.bmj.com/content/394/...

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Applications for BOA Committee vacancies are now open! Ready to make a difference in Trauma & Orthopaedics? Join a BOA Committee, share your expertise and help shape education, research and professional practice. 📅 Interviews: 2nd–26th November www.boa.ac.uk/about-us/get-involved…

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Registration is now open for the BOA Ortho Update Course 2027. Join us on 9th January 2027 in Manchester for expert-led, small-group teaching, clinical examination sessions, trauma case discussions, and up to 5.5 CPD points. Register today: www.boa.ac.uk/OrthoUpdate

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Good news - another site opening to FORENSIC-UK today! We welcome Manoj Khatri and the team at the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire. #SurgicalTrial #LowBackPain #RCT #Physiotherapy

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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📸 Happy #WorldPhysiotherapyDay! At King’s, our team of 250 physiotherapists deliver compassionate, patient-centred care focused on restoring independence. Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4t8vem62 #TeamKings #WPD2026 #WorldPTDay

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BOOK NOW! Registration for the 2026 BOA Annual Congress Friday Sessions - Law for Orthopaedic Surgeons Course on Friday 25th September is now open to both BOA Members and Non-Members. Register at: www.boa.ac.uk/LOSFriday #BOAAC26

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 09/09/2026

📢 The @nrs-pain.bsky.social / SPaRC Annual Scientific Meeting is now open for registration, abstract submission and exhibitor enquiries. Submission for both abstract categories closes on Tuesday 6 October. Register and submit now 🔗 shorturl.at/DuMh5

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Nominations for BOA Council Honorary Secretary position are now open and will close tomorrow on Friday, 21st August 2026! All BOA Voting Members who have previously been an elected Trustee who has completed one full term are now able to stand. For more at: www.mi-nomination.com/boahonsec

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join physicians, clinical specialists and healthcare professionals at Med+ 2026. With CPD-accredited clinical updates, expert-led sessions and debates, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in your specialty and broaden your knowledge across medicine. 🔗 ow.ly/Qe2150ZyYHj

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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⏳ Just two weeks left to apply for our starter grants for clinical lecturers, offering up to £40,000 over 1-2 years for research-active clinical lecturers. 🗓️ Deadline: 1 September 🔗 bit.ly/4pQwUUa

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Welcome to Nasir Quraishi and the team at the Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery (CSSS) @nottmhospitals.bsky.social for opening to recruitment to FORENSIC-UK today! #SurgicalTrial #LowBackPain #RCT #Physiotherapy

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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Subscribe to The Research and Development Forum newsletter direct to your inbox every month and never miss an issue buff.ly/cDdhuhc #HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity #ResearchAndDevelopment #HealthResearch #Networking #RDF

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North American Spine Society @nassspine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Don't delay! NASS 2026 early registration savings ends on August 11. Be part of the premier meeting in spine. Visit www.spine.org/AM

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Med+ 2026 abstract competition is open, giving resident doctors the chance to: 🔹 Receive feedback from leading clinicians 🔹 Win prizes, including £500 Submit now: www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent…

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎉 Milestone achieved! FORENSIC-UK has successfully reached the embedded pilot phase recruitment target of 45 participants. A huge thank you to all our site teams for their hard work and to every participant who has chosen to take part. #SurgicalTrials #BackPain

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Trainee with an interest in research? We’re looking for a trainee rep to join our FDS Research Committee 🙌 Don't miss this chance to share your perspective, build your network and work alongside leading professionals. Register your interest: ow.ly/kyqK50ZfzEK

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SITU Oxford @situ-oxford.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

⏰ Less than 1 week left to register for BOASTiC! Designed for trainee surgeons, BOASTiC provides practical insights into clinical trials, research methodology, and evidence generation in surgery. Registration closes on 30 June. Don't miss out! #Surgery #ClinicalTrials #MedEd #SurgicalResearch

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 16/06/2026

🚨 Only 10 spots left on our 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials' workshop in Birmingham on 28 Sept 2026! Build your skills, learn from experienced CIs & other trialists, & grow your peer network. 🔗 Register here tinyurl.com/48ku2ywx #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

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How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials | Registered CTU Network

Each workshop features expert guidance from experienced CIs & other trialists, interactive activities, & a collaborative learning environment

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Welcome to Guy Barham, Laura Allsop and the team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust for opening to recruitment to FORENSIC-UK today! We now have 12 sites and 42 participants to this study on low back pain. 👍 #SurgicalTrial #LowBackPain

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The 2026 Travelling Fellowships are now open! It provides financial assistance for members undertaking periods of additional specialist learning at sites outside their normal working or training location — in the UK or overseas. Application deadline: 6th July 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/3NFbKKk

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Oxford University Hospitals @ouhospitals.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

✨ With our Staff Recognition Awards taking place on Thursday 18 June, we are shining a spotlight on some of this year’s outstanding finalists. Last up is Alpesh Kothari, an orthopaedic consultant nominated for the Learning Award. www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article... #OneTeamOneOUH

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 08/06/2026

🌏 How did you mark #WorldEnvironmentDay this year? As part of our activities, the #UKCTUNetwork Sustainability Group invited CTUs to nominate a 'Green CTU' rep to act as a point of contact for all environmental sustainability matters. 🔗 Find out more about the group here: tinyurl.com/4jdkkwjp

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Introducing the Sustainability Thematic Group 2026

Sustainability is central to maintaining high-quality, impactful research. This group will look at both Greener CTUs & Business Sustainability

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) @iasp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Steve Middleton, PhD, of the University of Oxford (UK), will present his award-winning research in “Beyond Ion Channels: Metabolic Control of Pain” at the 2026 World Congress on Pain: bit.ly/4qx0aOI #IASP2026

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who are involved in our research - particpants, organ donors, members of Patient and Public Involvement groups, Community Advisory Boards, Research Ethics Committees, Confidentiality Advisory Groups, and more - we couldn't do it without you! #volunteersweek

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 03/06/2026

📣 Registration is open for our next How to Be a Great Chief Investigator workshop, taking place in Birmingham on 28 Sept 2026. Build your skills, learn from experienced CIs & other trialists, & grow your peer network. 🔗 Register here tinyurl.com/48ku2ywx #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Exciting Opportunity: BOA/ORUK Research Fellowship Two fellowships of up to £65,000 are available for research in any area of orthopaedics. BOA Members at any trainee grade, post-CCT members and SAS surgeons are invited to apply. Deadline: 10th June 2026 👉 Find out more at: bit.ly/4usI3M4

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SITU Oxford @situ-oxford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Shouting out to all surgical trainees - BOASTiC 2026 Registration is open now! Learn how to design and conduct surgical trials at Merton College, Oxford on 29-30 Sept 2026. Follow the link or QR code below to apply! 🔗 lnkd.in/ejA-fsja Registration deadline is 30 June 2026. See you there!

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We are at the Women in Surgical Research Conference today! If you are attending, make sure to drop by our stand to speak with our representatives from the @situ-oxford.bsky.social team (and to pick up some freebies)! #WomenInSurgery #SurgicalResearch #AcademicSurgery @britorthopaedic.bsky.social

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Well done to the @forensic-uk.bsky.social and OP NON STOP studies, who achieved their best month of recruitment to date in May! Thank you to the participants in all our studies and to the work of all the teams and people involved who can make our research possible each month!

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SITU Oxford @situ-oxford.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Happy International Clinical Trials Day 2026 We'd like to thank everyone who makes this research possible, your dedication and support makes a huge impact by improving medicine and lives around the world!

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

David, Director of SITU-NDORMS joyfully looks back on how his career path was shaped by many influential people, and why International Clinical Trials Day is such an important day to celebrate! Find out more about SITU NDORMS: www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/octru/octru-... @situ-oxford.bsky.social #ICTD2026

I first got into trials many moons ago (1989). On return from a busy clinical job in the Canadian outback (Owen Sound, Ontario) I took up a very unique, rare (and seemingly unpopular) job as "research" physio at the NOC whilst doing a parallel MSc at Kings College, London. The enforced project was on Anterior Cruciate Injury and proprioception. I had barely heard of that ligament, never mind this "research" thing! Quickly moving onto a DPhil under the supervision of Prof Hamish Simpson and late Prof John O'Connor, and with the support of the Prof Duthie, longstanding NOC knee surgeon Chris Dodd and I had some great fun putting together a few "crude" trials to explore the value of proprioceptive rehab for ACLD. I cut my teeth and learnt from everyone - engineers, trialists, surgeons, physios, researchers. I became hooked on evaluation science and have stayed that way ever since. Today my trials outlook is truly "international" both with SITU/OCTRU in Oxford and the NHMRC CTC in Sydney. It's a great day to celebrate - so much good has been achieved through rigorous clinical trials - and we can all be proud to be part of that. - Prof. David Beard, Director of SITU NDORMS

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Lesley, Clinical Trials Assistant at the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU - NDORMS) talks about her shift into the world of trials after taking a career break, and why she enjoys working in trials. #ICTD2026 @situ-oxford.bsky.social

After studying biochemistry at university, I was a scientific journal editor for over 10 years. After a career break to focus on my family, I took the leap back into work at the surgical trials unit (SITU) in NDORMS and I am very happy! The work is varied and keeps me learning every day. Most importantly, it feels meaningful knowing it ultimately helps improve treatment for patients. - Lesley, Clinical Trials Assistant

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A big shout out on International Clinical Trials Day 2026 to all those who make the FORENSIC-UK Trial possible 👏 THANK YOU to all the participants, patient representatives, surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and research teams in helping to improve treatment for back pain. #ICTD2026 #SurgicalTrials

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Congratulations to Gareth Davies, Stephen McGillion and the FORENSIC-UK Team @uhsft.bsky.social for randomising 5 participants yesterday! #BackPain #SurgicalTrial

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Just TWO more days to go! Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN and close on Sunday 10th May! We welcome submissions across a wide range of categories, including, Education, Trauma, Hip, Knee, Medical Students, and more. www.boa.ac.uk/Abstracts #BOAAC26

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Congratulations to Omar Mohamed, Fabiano Ferreira and the team at East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for randomising their first participant for FORENSIC-UK yesterday! #SurgicalTrial #BackPain @ekhuft.bsky.social

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OCTRU Trials Hub @octructu.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's a sunny start to May & today we congratulate the studies that achieved their best month of recruitment to date in April - FORENSIC, GEKO, RAMBOH-1 and WHiTE DELPHIC! 👏🌞 As always, thank you to our participants across all of our studies and to all the teams involved in all of our research.

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Heading to #BASS2026? Come and visit our stand to meet the team and learn more about FORENSIC-UK. We’d love to connect, answer your questions and explore how we can work together. See you there! #ClinicalTrial #LowBackPain @sashinahuja.bsky.social

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British Association of Spine Surgeons @bassspine.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A fantastic start to #BASS2026 with today’s Spine and Industry Masterclasses - thanks to all faculty & attendees. Now onto the main conference, starting tomorrow at P&J Live, Aberdeen. 3 days of keynotes, debates & discussion ahead! More info: bassmeeting.co.uk

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Read the latest updates from FORENSIC-UK in the April 2026 Newsletter...

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Another site opened this week - welcome to Himanshu Shekhar, Alison Reid and the team at NHS Tayside!

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NDORMS, University of Oxford @ndorms.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

There are just two days until the brilliant Prof James Edwards will take on the London Marathon to raise money for Cure DHDDS!

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britorthopaedic.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Just TWO more weeks to go - Nominations Now Open for BOA President (2028-2029)! Are you ready to lead & shape the future of T&O? If you’ve served a full term on BOA Council as a Trustee, this is your chance to step forward! Deadline: 08th May Apply now! www.mi-nomination.com/boapresident

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FORENSIC-UK @forensic-uk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We are proud to announce the opening of our 10th site for FORENSIC-UK! Welcome to Omar Mohamed, Fabiano Ferreira and the team at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. We look forward to working with you all to improve patient treatment for low back pain. #SurgicalTrial #BackPain @ekhuft.bsky.social

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