Webinar: MRC public partnership in research – Involving the public in lab-based research and strategy
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 22nd November 2024

Discover different ways that public partners and the research community can come together to shape and share scientific research.
Discover different ways that public partners and the research community can come together to shape and share scientific research.
Public partners will inspire you with examples of their involvement in lab-based research and strategy, through short presentations, videos and a panel discussion.
Chair: Marc van Grieken, founding Chair of the Dundee Research Interest Group (DRIG) Presenters:
- Jo Goodburn, Secretary of DRIG
- Brendan Hawdon, Chair of DRIG
- Joy Milne, Member of DRIG and Public Contributor to Exchanges Project
- Angela Ruddock, Public Contributor, External Advisory Group for MRC’s Public Partnerships Strategy
Joining for the panel discussion:
- Dr Esther Sammler, Group Leader, MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee and Consultant Neurologist NHS Tayside
All are welcome to attend this free webinar, including researchers, public involvement and engagement professionals, members of the public, charities and funders.
Please register using this link.
End of page.
You may also like:
Paid leave would help support unpaid carers to balance work and caring, making it easier for them to enter and remain in employment.
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE's response to the Programme for Government announced today.
Continue readingIn Control Scotland have published a new toolkit to help unpaid carers understand their rights and how to get support.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing
Continue readingPeople with lived experience will now help shape local health and social care priorities as equal partners.
Continue reading“Radical change” cannot be delivered “oven-ready” or behind closed doors, say the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingAlison Thewliss MSP writes to Health, Care and Sport Committee as part of the First Minister's 100-day commitment on audiology.
Continue readingContact the Scottish Sensory Centre for an online consultation.
Continue readingThe Scottish Sensory Hub welcome your feedback to help inform their response to Scottish Government consultation.
Continue readingAward for outstanding contributions to the use of BSL in STEM education.
Continue readingAccess the Helpline for BSL users or make an online appointment.
Continue readingThis new resource contains key priorities for a Scotland grounded in human rights.
Continue readingAbilityNet has partnered with BT to provide free tablets to those in need of a device.
Continue readingExhibition opportunities are now open for the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Awards (SEMTA) 2026.
Continue readingPrevention work in communities is under pressure according to the findings of a new report out today.
Continue readingShare your views to shape the national social prescribing framework.
Continue readingResponses to two committees note that increasing investment in prevention is necessary to deliver longer term savings.
Continue readingResearchers are looking for input into menopause and cognition study to improve support.
Continue readingJoin our Children and Young People Community of Practice for new learning and opportunities to connect and share.
Continue readingThe Scottish Government have launched their Stories of Impact during the 20 Year Anniversary of GIRFEC
Continue readingHealthcare Improvement Scotland are recruiting for two Non-Executive Directors to join the Board.
Continue readingApplications now open for a Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People)
Continue readingFindings from the survey will help influence and inform the policies towards supporting LGBT young people.
Continue readingThe new resource brings together contributions from across the third sector, including the ALLIANCE, to make the case for fair funding.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Continue reading