The SYNERG-IE team at RCSI is excited to announce an open call for volunteers to join our new Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Advisory Panel. Patient and Public Involvement in research refers to the active participation of patients, carers, and the public in shaping health research. This approach ensures that the research we conduct is relevant, beneficial, and accessible to those it aims to help.

23 July, 2024

Update: Our open call for PPI volunteers concluded in August 2024, and we are delighted to announce that our PPI panel is now in place. We would like to thank everyone who applied and showed interest in our research programme.

We are seeking engaged and motivated individuals, who are affected by Sjögren’s (which may include family members), and live in the Republic of Ireland, to join our PPI Advisory Panel. The panel will be made up of a diverse mix of 8-10 people. This group will play an important role in guiding our research and making sure the patient perspective is at the centre of our work.

  • Duration: 5 years
  • Meeting Frequency: Twice per year in a hybrid (online and in-person) format
  • Commitment: Between meetings, PPI contributors will be contacted via email to review research materials and documents, as well as other opportunities. This work will take approximately one to one and a half hours per month.

Support for Panel Members:

  • Initial training and ongoing support, training, and mentoring throughout the project
  • We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do express your interest through the PPI Network website – we’d love to hear from you.

 

To express your interest and learn more about the role, please click here and fill out the application form. We’re eager to hear from you and look forward to your contributions to our research community!

 

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