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Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement

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Get involved with medical research in Southampton.

Part of Medicine

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Join researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, working at the forefront of healthcare research and innovation.

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Be inspired

People like you have an important voice in research. You can shape the research we do and how we do it.

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One community

Learn about how we work together with communities, Southampton University Hospital Trust, and businesses.

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Equity and diversity in medical research

We strive to embed different perspectives and experiences in innovation and problem solving.

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Getting started

Getting involved in research can look intimidating. We are here to help you take that first step.

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Join our network

Become part of our valued network of patients, carers and public members.

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Getting involved in medical research makes a huge difference to the way the work is done. A diverse public voice helps to make sure that our results have real health benefits. There are lots of ways to get involved, and we’ve got some lovely stories of the public and researchers working in partnership to solve important health problems. This really could be for YOU!

Professor Lucy Green

Head of Engagement, Faculty of Medicine

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Keep in touch

engaged.medicine@soton.ac.uk