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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 6h

What an amazing summer! ☀️ From county shows to festivals, our PPI team have been out and about across the region meeting members of the public to talk about health #research. Take a look at some of our favourite summer highlights & the places we’ve visited. #PPI youtu.be/mAuZEspUxxc?...

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Summer of PPI 2026

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣 Calling all health researchers! Avoiding Tokenism: Supporting meaningful PPI training. A FREE online session, 8 Oct, 1-3pm. Learn how to make your public contributions feel heard & valued & ensure the PPI you’re doing is more than a box-ticking exercise bit.ly/Trg4PPI

Avoiding Tokenism: Supporting Meaningful Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) training poster

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🎥 What is Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT), and what does it mean for breast cancer patients? Poppy Thompson and Beverly Agass share clinical and patient perspectives in our #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay video. Watch ➡️ zurl.co/t0m2g #WRAD #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @cambridgebrc.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great turnout at our Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) all-day training today in #Cambridge! 🎉 We’ve got a packed programme covering what good PPI looks like, why PPI is important, and how to evaluate a PPI project. #NIHR #PPI

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Taking part in NIHR-funded #IBD research literally saved mum-of-5 Victoria's life, after doctors discovered she had womb cancer. Surgery followed & Victoria is now cancer-free. Read her incredible story: bit.ly/4xqkh5k @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @nihrbioresource.bsky.social

Victoria with Ms Helen Bolton, gynaecology surgeon, and Mr James Wheeler, gastrointestinal surgeon, who performed Victoria’s hysterectomy

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Need support or advice for your Patient and Public Involvement project? Our team is here to help you. Complete our enquiry form and our team will get in touch with you ➡️ bit.ly/PPIcontact

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congrats🍾🎉to #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizewinners Caroline Saunders, Director of Operations at NIHR CRF: Cambridge & Neurosurgeon Benjamin Davies @cam.ac.uk @cuh.nhs.uk, who have both won awards for their leadership skills & commitment to patient-centred research. Read more bit.ly/4y0HVFx

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📣 Only 20 places left for each session. Whether you’re new to PPI, want to improve your knowledge & skills we’ve got the session for you! These FREE events are only available to East Anglia researchers - tickets for other regions are now fully booked! bit.ly/Trg4PPI

PPI training programme dates for autumn and winter 2026. Available to researchers from East Anglia

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📣 Full day of Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) training alert❗️ 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Are you a health researcher❓ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 New PPI❓ 📍 Located in #EastAnglia❓ 👍 We’ve got the training day for you! Join us on 2 Sept 9.30am-4pm, West Hub, Cambridge. Book bit.ly/4yUOx9L

Programme of PPI in-person training on 2nd September for research staff based in East Anglia.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Are you a researcher from #EastAnglia & new to Patient & Public Involvement? Our team is hosting a FREE online training session on Introduction to PPI on 12 Aug at 10.30am. The team will cover what PPI is, how it can help research & tips for doing it well. Book here bit.ly/4hQPKbM

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Introduction to Patient and Public Involvement for Researchers Aug 2026

An introductory session for all research staff conducting research studies and clinical trials with patients in the NHS

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Calling all health researchers in #EastAnglia, our online PPI training is back! Whether you’re new to PPI, want to improve your knowledge & skills we’ve got the session for you. Check our programme & book your place bit.ly/Trg4PPI

Patient and Public Involvement training sessions calendar for 2026 for East Anglia researchers

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! The next deadline is with @uos-primarycare.bsky.social on Friday, July 31, 2026 so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford @oxfordbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us online for an insightful public talk on #womenshealth Webinar: Beyond the bump - how managing #bloodpressure around #pregnancy shapes your future health 👉 Tuesday 21st July 👉 2pm to 3pm 👉 Register to attend webinar: lnkd.in/eGpnWGbK @ox.ac.uk @rdm.ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social

Advert for public webinar showcasing the latest research from NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford on women's health in pregancy and beyond. Webinar: Beyond the bump: how managing blood pressure around pregnancy shapres your future health. Tuesday 21st July, 2pm to 3pm. Link to register on post.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join our online Socio-Economic Disadvantage Inclusion in Health Research session on 15 July, from 10am to 11.30am. This event is an opportunity to enhance approaches to including people from diverse ethnicities in research. tinyurl.com/ymac6m6c

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Calling all our researchers at @cuh.nhs.uk & @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social. The #NIHR Senior Investigator award is now open! The award recognises the most prestigious researchers of applied health and social care. As it is 20 years of the NIHR it's a great time to apply! bit.ly/4gpEym6

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We’ve had a lovely couple of days at the Royal Norfolk Show. Here are some of our highlights. Thank you to everyone who came to see us and to find out more about #health #research! #RoyalNorfolkShow #NIHR #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We're at the The Royal Norfolk Show @norfolkshow on this beautiful day. If you're here today or tomorrow come & find us at Avenue 3! Meet our staff & find out about Patient & Public Involvement, play our puzzle game & learn about health research! #RoyalNorfolkShow #NIHR #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📣 Exciting news, we're now on Instagram! 🎉 @nihrbrccambridge 📱 Come and connect with us across all our social media platforms for our latest updates. 😀 We can't wait to connect with you.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Do you work at @cuh.nhs.uk in commercial research? Or want to find out more? Join us for our free half-day workshop providing a practical overview of commercial research delivery at CUH on Fri 17 July 08:30-13:00 at the Hexagon Centre on @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social. Book now: bit.ly/4ag2oN5

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NIHR Portfolio: Commercial Research Delivery at CUH

Half‑day CUH workshop covering commercial research delivery, strategy, governance, costing, regulations and performance tools, with Q&A.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What an amazing event we had at our #NIHR East of England Patient and Public Involvement showcase with a brilliant turn out. There were so many interesting talks and discussions. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated PPI in health research. Check out some of our highlights from the day.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

After a quick break we’re back to our last session 👁️ Visual impairment accessibility research, NIHR RRDN EoE 🏳️‍🌈Mid-older LGBTQ+ involvement in research, NIHR ARC EoE 🩸Public involvement in blood & transplant research, NIHR BTRU 🎗️Cancer patients' priorities, CRUK #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

As well as posters and meeting researchers, we also have an array of healthcare stands from NIHR teams from the region. The lunch break is an opportunity to network & build connections & find out how to get involved in research. #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Morning talks have ended & during the lunch break will be the poster exhibition! We have 19 on show & researchers will be showcasing how patients & the public are having an impact on health research. Attendees can meet researchers, ask questions & vote for best poster #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our next set of talks features 👁️Patients working with researchers on inherited optic neuropathy, NIHR BRC Cambridge. 😀PPI advisory group, NIHR BioResource 🔨Breaking barriers in the community, NIHR RDN 🧠How the NIHR HTC are working with brain injury patients #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We’re back after a quick break. Professor Miles Parkes Director, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge is chairing the next session #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We now open up the floor to questions for our speakers before we go into our break. #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Amazing turn out for the event. Prof Rudolf Cardinal from #NIHR BRC Cambridge is speaking first. He is talking about how using health data can help #MentalHealth #research. They worked with a PPI group to understand what was important to patients. #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Some fab talks to kick-off #EoEPPI26: 🗣️ Best practice guidelines for #MentalHealth research, NIHR BRC Cambridge 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Working with Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities, NIHR ARC EoE 🧬 Rare disease research partnerships, NIHR PLRH 👂 Women's views on cervical screening, NIHR ARC EoE

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The day begins with a welcome to all our guests. Rosanna, Patient Advocate opens our 2026 #NIHR East of England Patient & Public Involvement Showcase. #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎉Today’s the day! Our #NIHR East of England PPI Showcase has arrived. We welcome all our #NIHR colleagues, speakers & attendees to today’s event. We can’t wait for a day of connection, sharing & learning about the amazing work researchers are doing across in the region #EoEPPI26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our panel talk is live with an interesting discussion about consent around tissue donation.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Just over a week until our panel talk on how patients & the public shape tissue & organ donor research. We have a few FREE tickets left. Hear from health experts, researchers, a non-living heart recipient & a donor family charity. 16 June 9.20-10.20am bit.ly/OTDresPPIpanel

The Role of PPI in Tissue and Organ Donation Research 16 June. at Cambridge Biomedical Campus, all welcome.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

💡How can patients & the public shape tissue & organ donor research? 👍A live panel talk with health experts & patients 📅16 June ⏰9.20-10.20am 📍At @cuh.nhs.uk @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social 🧑‍🤝‍🧑For everyone 🎟️FREE tickets book bit.ly/OTDresPPIpanel 😀Joining EoE Showcase? You'll need a separate ticket

How can patients & the public shape tissue & organ donor research?
Join the live Panel talk with health experts & patients on 16 June

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Tickets are still available to this panel talk: The role of PPI in Tissue & Organ Donation Research. Put your questions to health experts & patients on 16 June at 9.20am. Those attending the #EastOfEnglandPPI showcase you will need to book a separate ticket for this event. bit.ly/OTDresPPIpanel

The role of PPI in Tissue & Organ Donation Research on 16 June. Live panel talk with health experts and patients. All welcome.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Look for the on-site map at the Suffolk Show to find out where we are today & tomorrow: Wellness Zone, stand 359. Come & say hello! @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social #PPI #NIHR20 #PPI #NIHR20 #Bepartofresearch

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

If you're coming to the Suffolk Show today or tomorrow pop along to the Wellness area (towards the ferris wheel) - we're stand 359. Looking forward to meeting you! @cam.ac.uk @cuh.nhs.uk @nihr.bsky.social #PPI #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's a lovely day & we're at the Suffolk Show with lots of info on taking part in clinical research & why you should. And we took our ever-popular giant puzzle board showing all the different research organisations on @CamBioCampus - EVERYONE wants to have a go! #PPI @nihr.bsky.social @cuh.nhs.uk

Member of the public and his dog attempt our giant puzzle board about the research going on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus!

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

As part of our #EastOfEngland PPI showcase on 16 June, we have a live panel discussion on the role of PPI in Tissue & Organ Donation Research, this will be before our main showcase event. Listen to health experts & patients in this interesting topic: bit.ly/3RQRuXA

The Role of PPI in Tissue and Organ Donation Research event, 16 June 9.20-10.20. All welcome.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Come and see us! We will be on the concourse at @cuh.nhs.uk until 14.00 to celebrate #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay 👉 Learn more about clinical trials by taking part in our activities! 👉 Find out how to sign up to Be Part Of Research bit.ly/4wGEsMs @cam.ac.uk @royalpapworth.bsky.social #NIHR20

A group of people standing by a stall holding the letters ICTD to mark International Clinical Trials Day

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Want to know what health #research is happening in the East of England? Find out at the Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) showcase, 16 June at @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social. With latest research talks, poster exhibition, networking & refreshments. Book your FREE ticket now bit.ly/NIHREoEPPI26...

East of England Patient and Public Involvement Showcase 16 June. All welcome.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Calling all health researchers in the #EastOfEngland! Final call to submit an abstract for the East of England Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) showcase! If PPI has helped shape your #research come & present your work at this event! 💻Deadline: 26 May bit.ly/4tLXWgI 📅Event: 16 June

Abstract call for East of England Patient and Public showcase. Deadline 26 May.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join @royalpapworth.bsky.social researchers Mark Toshner, @nihr.bsky.social Cambridge CRF director & Nicole Asemota, Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee for an evening of science & conversation @pintofscience.uk on Wed 20 May at the Sir Isaac Newton pub in Cambridge. Book➡️https://bit.ly/3PCWEpy

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

World leader in molecular cell biology & entrepreneur Prof Harvey Lodish is at @mrclmb.ac.uk Tues 21 July 10am-1.30pm, where he'll reflect on his astonishing career & his role in setting up successful blue-chips to treat disease. Book now⬇@ucamenterprise.bsky.social Networking lunch included

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We think there's some great research going on in Eastern England involving patients - but we need YOU the researcher to tell us about it! Fill in this form bit.ly/4tLXWgI by 26 May & you could be selected to present at the PPI Showcase on @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social 16 June #NIHR20 @cuh.nhs.uk

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Patient & Public Involvement Showcase is back! This year’s FREE event is bigger & better because we’re teaming up with our partners from across the region. Find out the latest #health research happening in the East of England on 16 June at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Book: bit.ly/NIHREoEPPI26...

Poster of the East of England Patient and Public Involvement showcase event on 16 June 2026, 9.20-3.30pm. This event celebrates 20 years of the NIHR.

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