About us

Improving health through excellence and innovation in clinical research

Explore what we do, meet our teams, find out how to visit us, and discover how you, whether an Edinburgh-based researcher, or from industry or the public, can get involved in advancing research.

Research Ideas around a table

ACCORD is a joint University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian office, supporting clinical researchers with professional and regulatory advice, expert guidance and world-class clinical research infrastructure.

Researchers coming up with an idea around a table

Scotland’s robust infrastructure positions Edinburgh as a research destination for industry, supported by streamlined approval and contracting processes designed to enable rapid and efficient collaboration.

Global Research

We are based in the Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter, with a satellite office at the Western General Hospital.

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Contact details for our Senior Management, Research Governance, Pharmacovigilance, Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Finance, Information Governance, IT Security and Administrative Teams.

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Involving and engaging with patients and members of the public is vital to clinical research. Get involved in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) or participate in a research study.