Our PPIE team works to connect patients, the public, and researchers to shape and influence research. We provide guidance, training, and resources to ensure that lived experiences and insights drive research direction, making it more relevant and impactful.
Zoe Foster
Zoe works collaboratively with researchers and patient and public contributors to actively support and empower patients and members of the public in research. This is through the provision of guidance, training and resources of both researchers and public participants to help integrate their experiences and insights into research direction and impact. With a background in pharmacy and genomics, she has extensive experience engaging with patients and the public to ensure their perspectives are effectively represented.
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Jess Smith
Jess is working to connect people from across the South West with researchers to influence how research is carried out. She has previously worked with research charities and universities in communications and involvement.
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