We are excited to announce Paratus Clinical has joined the tribe of organisations committed, like Research4Me, to taking action to increase the engagement and involvement of patients, caregivers and the public in clinical trials. Up to 80% of clinical trials struggle to recruit enough participants, causing delays and trial...
Research4Me welcomes ARCS commitment to patient engagement
Research4Me and ARCS Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, committing to taking action to increase the engagement and involvement of patients, caregivers and the public in health and medical research. The lived experience of patients and caregivers dealing with the health issues researchers are studying, as well as...
Research Case Study: The ENDIA study – consumer engagement in practice – Part 2
Recently, we spoke with Kelly (part of the research team) and Bill (a dad with type 1 diabetes) about consumer engagement in the ENDIA study, Australia’s largest study into the cause of type 1 diabetes, as a path to improve study recruitment, engagement and retention. In Part 1 of this...
Research Case Study: The ENDIA study – consumer engagement in practice – Part 1
A couple of months ago, Kelly McGorm joined our Facebook group and we started up a conversation about her work recruiting for, and supporting the people participating in the ENDIA Study. The ENDIA study is Australia’s largest study into the cause of type 1 diabetes and is currently recruiting...
MRFF Priorities 2018-2020: Time to have your say
For those that haven’t heard, the Australian government is building a $20billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Per the website, this additional investment in health and medical research outside of the funding given to the National Health and Medical Research Council is “about giving Australians in need hope —...
Perspectives on consumers in research – #TrialsTues
We are very passionate about the possibilities for health consumers in research, as well as their carers. It was for this very reason that Research4Me was launched – to make it easier for health consumers and their families/carers to connect with research. , . For example, 80% of clinical trials...
MTAA MedTech2017 – Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials Panel Discussion
Research4Me’s founder, Dr Janelle Bowden, is delighted to be an invited speaker for a panel discussion about “Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials” on Wed 1 November, at the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) annual conference – MedTech2017. The session will be chaired by Melanie Gentgall, CEO of Praxis...
Training: Researchers and The Public Working Together for Better Clinical Trials
This is an introductory workshop designed for clinical research professionals and members of the public interested in gaining the background and confidence to work together on clinical trials. The aim of the course will be to equip participants with: 1. a common understanding of research, clinical trials and the...