An interview with Mike Shepherdson Chairman of the NIHR Leeds In Vitro Diagnostic Co-operative PPI Group
Why Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is so important Patients and the public bring a wealth of ‘lived experience’ and provide valuable perspectives on the way in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests should be developed. Our dedicated Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group helps to identify unmet needs and gain feedback on early-stage innovations. The group […]
Meet the Team Profile: Mark Lobb, Clinical Scientist, Cellular Immunology, St James’ University Hospital
The NIHR Leeds In-Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative is a partnership between Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds. We therefore have access to a wide range of clinicians, scientists and academics, who become an extension of our team when it comes to working on the specific feasibility and assessment projects that we deliver. […]
What is the NIHR?
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation’s largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR: Funds, supports and delivers high quality research that benefits the NHS, public health and social care Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research Attracts, […]
