Research Involvement Network opportunity: Represent people affected by pancreatic cancer in the Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme

Background:
The University of Bristol have been funded by Cancer Research UK to study cancer prevention for the next 5 years.

This Programme of cancer research will contribute towards developing new ways to prevent, detect early, and treat cancers.

This work is coordinated by the University of Bristol, with partnerships with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO); The University of Exeter; McGill University, Canada; the University of Ioannina, Greece; and the Quadram Institute.

This role will include:
Advising the research team by sharing your viewpoints and concerns of patients, carers and members of the public affected by cancer. This will help the programme: decide which research questions are of greatest importance to patients and the public; develop measures to prevent and treat cancer; publicize the findings so patients and the public can benefit from them; and more.

You will be fully supported by the Programme PPI specialists who will facilitate group discussions and other feedback mechanisms to ensure your views are captured and communicated effectively.

For further details of the Programme please see the website

The Terms of Reference for members of the User Reference Group can also be seen here.

Applying for the role

To register your interest please complete the attached short Expression of Interest form, and submit this to: Alison Denny (ICEP Programme Manager).

The team plan to meet with applicants, via an online meeting, to discuss their suitability and answer any questions. If you are shortlisted, they will invite you to an online interview on 10th, 12th or 21st May 2021.

The final deadline for applications is 17th May 2021.