Patient Involvement
Prof. Patrick G. Johnston Award Registration
Wednesday 26th February 2020, 18.30 – 19:30pm, Ballyvaughan Suite, Galway Bay Hotel.
Prof. Patrick G. Johnston Award For Excellence In Cancer Research Outreach Session.
Six early stage cancer researchers will present their research to the public and their peers to compete for the Prof Patrick G. Johnston Award For Excellence In Cancer Research Outreach. These six finalists attended a communication workshop prior to this event, where they worked with patient representatives to enhance their communication and outreach skills. The winner will be picked on the night by the audience and a judging panel.
Patient Voice in Cancer Research
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
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
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
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
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IACR Virtual Conference 2021
Highlighting the spectrum of cancer science, medicine and research across the island of Ireland.
IACR Public Engagement
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PhD in Tumour Immunology
A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship (€18,000 per annum stipend) is available in the research group of Dr. Aideen Ryan.
Education Grant 2020
The Irish Association for Cancer Research supported five Educational Grants in 2020. These were made available to postgraduate PhD researchers who had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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