Public & Patient Involvement

Public and patient involvement (PPI) in research refers to active collaboration between the public, patients and researchers throughout the research process, from design and execution of a project to dissemination of results.

We are lucky to have Séamus Cotter, patient advocate and lung cancer survivor, as a co-investigator on the TALenT project. With his guidance, we endeavour to maintain our high standards of PPI.

A group of six people standing behind a table at an exhibition booth for the All-Ireland Cancer Liquid Biopsies Consortium. The booth has a banner on the left with information about the organization and illustrated scientific themes. The table displays informational materials, a model of lungs, and some small colorful items. The background features balloons and a tent ceiling.
People at a booth for the All-Ireland Cancer Liquid Biopsies Consortium, discussing or explaining information related to blood tests for better cancer diagnosis and treatment in a tent with balloons and informational banners.

We demonstrate our commitment to PPI through regular participation in public engagement activities, such as European Researchers’ Night (pictured above) and World Cancer Day events, and by presenting at a variety of national and international conferences. We also rely on advice from our patient advocates when preparing presentations and website posts to ensure their suitability for general audiences. 

In August 2026, TALenT and CLuB researchers welcomed VOICE-Ireland participants to the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI). During the visit, participants gained hands-on experience with a range of liquid biopsy techniques, including biobanking and circulating tumour cell isolation.

A special thank you to everyone involved in organising the event, as well as to the participants for their enthusiasm and engagement.