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Patient and Public Involvement for researchers

Mission Statement

The Oxford Cancer Research Patient and Public Advisory Group aims to provide a lay perspective through consultation with people affected by cancer, on a variety of cancer research projects.

Our involvement can be across the research cycle from concept, through trial design and delivery, to dissemination of results, working in partnership with scientists, researchers and clinicians.

Together we aim to improve access, relevance and understanding of cancer research, to benefit patients and their families now and in the future.

What is patient and public involvement in research?

Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research ensures that current and future research efforts meet the needs of people most affected by cancer.

Those with a lived experience of a cancer or of caring for someone with cancer have a unique and valuable viewpoint that most researchers do not have. PPI aims to support members of the public to share their experience gained as a patient, carer, or community member to help improve, shape and guide cancer research.

Why is it important?

At Oxford Cancer, we are committed to supporting PPI in research because we recognise the benefits of placing the needs and experiences of those affected by cancer at the heart of decision making.

To achieve this, we are building an inclusive community of patient and public representatives who are involved in the design and delivery of cutting-edge cancer research.

If you are a researcher who would like to harness the benefits of PPI for your own project, please download and submit a project proposal form via the link below. You can find out how to best harness PPI for your work using the CRUK PPI Toolkit for researchers here.