Better cancer research, better cancer care: patients & researchers working better together
This event, the first led by the Imperial BRC Cancer Theme Community Partners, came about following discussions on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in cancer research at Imperial. It was recognised that the involvement of people and communities in cancer research has added value and Imperial’s track record generally good, that we could do even more to build a stronger patient-public-researcher relationship to help deliver excellence in research and improve cancer treaments and outcomes.
The event will kick off with a panel discussion on how we could work better together to improve research and its outcomes, focusing on specific stages of research the research cycle where patient involvement has been less present and what information and communication can help keep all parties feeling connected, heard and understood.
The networking or matchmaking session will be a great opportunity for patients and the interested public to meet researchers and determine how they could work more closely to truly imbed patient and public involvement in research labs and teams.
Researchers will have the opportunity to meet some organisations and charities who may help them expand their PPI networks such as Asian Women Cancer Group Harrow, Independent Cancer Patients’ Voice, Blood Cancer UK, The Healing Church of God in Christ, Reviving Links and many more.
Agenda
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:15 Welcome
14:15-15:15 Panel Discussion
15:15-16:15 Networking and Matchmaking
16:15-16:30 Closing Remarks
