What does the IACR represent to you? 
The IACR is a network of scientists and researchers who are passionate about their work and are always striving to create better outcomes. It connects clinicians, researchers, and patients across the whole island of Ireland. It supports young researchers and rewards excellence in the field of Cancer Research.

What does Patient Involvement mean to you?
Patient Involvement means giving back, being a voice that can be heard, helping researchers understand the patient perspective from someone who has lived with and beyond Cancer. By being involved you become connected to a large group of people who are coming to the table from all different walks of life, each one as passionate as the other about their work and the opportunities that can be gained through the collaborative process.

What does the IACR represent to you? 
IACR represents an opportunity to see first hand the amazing research that is taking place here in Ireland, also as a patient it is an important opportunity to support this research and break down barriers between researchers and the public.

What does Patient Involvement mean to you?
The mantra goes “nothing for us without us” that is the essence of what PPI means to me as a patient and an advocate, without the input of patients for whom the research is ultimately supposed to benefit, valuable resources and time can be wasted, always find a way to engage with your target subjects before, during and post commencing your research, and to patients don’t be afraid of “what you don’t know, embrace what you will learn from engaging”.

What does the IACR represent to you? 
IACR represents a group of researchers, at different points in their research career, but with a common bond of passion for research. I can see it is more than “just a job”, it is a passion to ultimately impact in terms of prevention, diagnosis and treatment for people throughout Ireland who are diagnosed with cancer.

What does Patient Involvement mean to you?
Patient and carer involvement in research ensures the patient voice is central throughout the research process. It brings the expert knowledge of researchers into partnership working with patients and carers who are experts in living with the impact of cancer. This partnership working enhances and adds value to the research for benefit to patients and to excellence in health and social care.