So, what happens when a New Zealander, an Irishman and an English Lady get together in Cardiff on a damp Wednesday afternoon in September? The Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP)… Read More »From collaboration to commitment: the Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP) Launch by Bob McAlister
“Whenever I think of Newport, I recall a world-famous Transporter Bridge and the muddy river banks. The International Convention Centre (ICC) now joins that list. I can immediately see why… Read More »Bridging ideas and inspiring progress: reflections from the 2025 Wales Cancer Research Conference
WCRC researcher Dr Michelle Edwards is working with the SERENITY team and expert app developers from TodayTomorrow ® to develop the content and design of the CoClarity Decision Support Tool, designed… Read More »Dr Michelle Edwards leads user testing for CoClarity decision support tool
On 26 November Dr Joanna Zabkiewicz (Cardiff ECMC PPI academic lead) and Julie Hepburn (Strategic Lay Lead Cardiff ECMC/WCRC) delivered a key webinar as part of the Division of Cancer… Read More »‘Public Involvement – how can it help pre-clinical research?
Engaging diverse communities in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is vital for conducting cancer research that reflects the needs of all populations. However, populations such as low socioeconomic… Read More »Engaging all voices: enhancing diversity and inclusion in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
Before I retired, I had given some thoughts as to all the things I was going to do when I no longer had to work 5 days a week as… Read More »From cancer survivor to research advocate: finding purpose in retirement through Public Involvement
On 16 October, the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) team participated in the Minority Ethnic Communities (MEC) Health Fair, held at Cardiff City Stadium. The… Read More »WCRC PPI Team Engages Visitors at MEC Health Fair in Cardiff
Well here we are in the middle a rare, warm summer week that waited until autumn to arrive… the like of which was absent from the recent school holidays. The… Read More »From garden tasks to groundbreaking trials: my journey as a Public Research Partner
Julie Hepburn, WCRC Lead Lay Research Partner, delivered an impactful speech at the Cancer – Early Detection & Diagnosis event that was held recently at the Life Sciences Hub. This… Read More »WCRC Lead Lay Research Partner Julie Hepburn advocates for Public Involvement in cancer research at Life Sciences Hub event
WCRC Research Partners Sarah Peddle and Bob McAlister recently visited Swansea University to present to an audience of early career researchers (ECRs). The session was hosted by the Faculty of… Read More »WCRC PPI Research Partners engage with ECRs at Swansea University