Patient Networks

The PPI Ignite Network at the University of Galway collaborates with researchers, patients, and the public to ensure that the patient voice plays a central role in shaping and influencing health and social care research. This approach enhances the quality, relevance, and impact of the research we conduct.

We are proud to partner with the Institute for Clinical Trials to advance public and patient involvement (PPI), engagement, and capacity-building efforts. Together, we are fostering an environment where research is informed and led by patients, driving meaningful change in healthcare.

Researchers and collaborators at the Institute for Clinical Trials who wish to deepen their PPI knowledge and skills can attend training events and PPI clinics organised by our team at the University of Galway. We are committed to supporting the development of a strong PPI culture within the Institute, ensuring patient perspectives are embedded throughout the clinical trial research process.

In addition to our collaborative efforts, the PPI team provides PPI training as part of the MSc in Clinical Research and the MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare. We are also active contributors to the Institute’s Pillar 5, ‘Influencing,’ which focuses on shaping impactful health research.

Funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) and the Irish Research Council (IRC), with co-funding from the University of Galway. The PPI Ignite Network at the University of Galway is part of a national initiative, the PPI Ignite Network, which promotes excellence and inspires innovation in public and patient involvement (PPI) in health and social care research in Ireland.