VOICE: Valuing Ovarian Insights through Collaborative Engagement
Introduction
Research Area:
Ovarian cancer
What is the research about?
We are seeking patients and/or survivors of ovarian cancer to join a small (4 person) advisory group to help design an upcoming Ovarian Cancer Research and Networking Event. The goal of this event is to foster collaboration between patients, clinicians, and scientists, who have a common goal of improving patient survival and experience. The purpose of this advisory group is to ensure that the research day reflects the priorities, concerns, and interests of people affected by Ovarian Cancer. Rather than designing the program solely from a research or clinical perspective, we will collaborate with patients and survivors to shape the content, format and focus of the event.
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
Attend 1-2 planned meetings (1hr online). Suggest feedback on proposed topics and speakers. Involvement in panel discussion at networking event.
Contact between meetings:
Contact through email to provide feedback on networking event.
Length of involvement:
The networking event will take place in October 2026. There is also an opportunity to be involved in and ovarian cancer steering group in University of Galway.
Start date for involvement:
01/05/2026
Logistics
Where?
If online, explain how:
Online meetings through zoom. Communication via email.
If in person, explain where:
University of Galway.
Other ways of communicating:
Phone
Funding available for:
If no funding available, explain why:
Not applicable
Other Information
Stage of the research study/ programme:
Early planning
Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:
No
Closing date to contact researchers:
17/10/2026
Research Team
Contact person:
Hannah Prendeville
University/organisation:
Department of Biomedical Engineering/ University of Galway
Contact email:
hannah.prendeville@universityofgalway.ie
Researcher background:
Postdoctoral researcher in Biomedical Engineering working on a project to improve intraperitoneal delivery of therapy in Ovarian Cancer. PhD in cancer immunology.
Research funder:
Irish Cancer Society
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