The Power of Patient Partnerships

Join us for an inspiring morning of talks showcasing meaningful patient partnerships in research and innovation.

Hosted by the Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research (TOUR) team at King’s College London, this event brings together professionals in academia, Patient and Public Involvement/Engagement, and patient advocacy to showcase the impact of patient partnerships in driving better research and outcomes.

Through a series of short talks and discussion, our speakers will share real-world examples of how patients are helping to shape research priorities, influence healthcare decision-making, improve inclusion and diversity, and co-create solutions that deliver meaningful impact.

Hear from:

• Prof Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Academic Partnerships Lead for the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Head of TOUR, King’s College London, on PPIE within academic partnerships and the broader importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing patient-centered healthcare research.
• Saran Green, PPIE Manager of TOUR, King’s College London and founder of Diverse PPI, on tangible outcomes through effective patient partnerships.
• Dr Bethlehem (Betsy) Arefaine, Senior Outreach Manager, PharosAI, on building meaningful patient partnerships within AI-driven health innovation.
• Ananda Plate, Executive Director, Patvocates and leading European patient advocate, on insights, key learnings, and outcomes on patient involvement and engagement across Europe.

All are welcome to attend, whether you are a researcher, clinician, patient advocate, public engagement professional, student, public contributor or other. This event offers valuable insights into the power of collaboration and the essential role of patients as partners in research nationally and across Europe.