Connecting researchers with patients and the public to improve patient outcomes.
Research engagement is a priority for ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and the CRUK-×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Centre. By sharing and discussing their work with patients, our scientistsÌýare able to show how research at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ is fundamental to developing new processes and kinder therapies that can help more people survive their cancer.Ìý
Our dedicated CRUK Research Engagement Manager, works with researchers to showcase the cancer research being carried out at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ through lab tours, open days and other events. Over the past year, ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ researchers have supported and delivered around 30 events, with over 40 different scientists from across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳Ìýspreading news about our research to almost 2,000 people.Ìý
The ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Public Engagement Unit exists to champion ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s founding principle of open education and access to knowledge. At the core of public/patient engagement is the idea of two way dialogue connecting higher education research and teaching with the world outside. The Public Engagement Team help ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ staff and students listen to and engage with communities.
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