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.
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