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We are very pleased to announce the official launch of the Public Patient Involvement (PPI) Ignite Network @ UCD, this Friday 3rd December.
Led from UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems by Professor Thilo Kroll, in collaboration with Dr Emma Dorris, Public Engagement, UCD Research and Innovation, the PPI Ignite Network of centres spans seven higher education institutions and 10 national partners across the whole island.
The first of its kind in Ireland, jointly funded by the Health Research Board and Irish Research Council, the initiative supports seven universities to catalyse change in Irish research culture by providing support for researchers to involve people in every stage of their research.
To support the launch, UCD will host two events next Friday:
A Practical Guide to Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) for Researchers
Fri, 3 December
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM GMT
Local, national and international colleagues highlight resources, practicalities, funder requirements and the value of PPI.
Register (opens in a new window)here.
Fireside Chat: Public and Patient Involvement at UCD: the next chapter
Fri, 3 December
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join the PPI Ignite Network's UCD site lead Professor Thilo Kroll and a panel of distinguished guests as they discuss the values underpinning PPI, the ethos of involved research, reflect on past learning and discuss their aspirations for what’s to come.
Register (opens in a new window)here.
Although the morning event was specifically designed for researchers, all are welcome to attend. The afternoon session will include panellists Professor Suzie Guerin, UCD School of Psychology, Les Martin, patient advocate for newborn screening, and Dr Nikki Dunne, Family Careers Ireland. It will be facilitated by Professor Amanda McCann, PI and Senior Conway Fellow and lead of the Patient Voice in Cancer Research, and opened by UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, Professor Orla Feely.
Please be sure to visit our new resources for public engagement and engaged research on the UCD Research and Innovation Services Portal, where you will find further information on Public and Patient Involvement and the PPI Ignite Network.