Lisa Whittaker
@LisaWhittaker02
Research Involvement Lead @bloodcancer_uk @BloodCancer_Res https://bsky.app/profile/lisawhittaker02.bsky.social
Really enjoyed working with Gemma @VersusArthritis @MarkBishton & 2 groups of people who openly & honestly shared experiences of #bloodcancer & inflammatory conditions & helped to shape Mark’s research proposal #PPI #Collaboration
“We believe that meaningful research starts with meaningful involvement”. Check out this fantastic blog from @bloodcancer_uk and @VersusArthritis discussing their cross-condition collaboration ensuring lived experience shapes research: bit.ly/451c2jo
A really insightful blog from @bloodcancer_uk's policy team on what the 10-year health plan means for people with blood cancer. bloodcancer.org.uk/news/what-does…
'How are patient partners involved in health service research? A scoping review of reviews.' New paper in BMC Research Involvement & Engagement researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… open access!!
📢 Out now - our Together in Research Summer newsletter - includes: 🔸Blogs exploring the emotional impact of patient and public involvement ( PPI) 🔸How #PPI members are helping to shape research into midwifery care 🔸News, resources, events + more mailchi.mp/8dfa04b4e565/t…
For Patients, By Patients. Register now for this free, virtual conference for anyone with an interest in health research. September 9th to September 12th 2025! pxphub.org/event/free-tic… @PxPHub @RonBeleno @DisabilitywAnna @TO_dpr @TrinityLowthian #PatientEngagement #PPI
I’m looking to speak to someone who works in #medicaldevices on regulation and surveillance for an article - please get in touch if you can help. #journorequest #PRrequest
Lisa Whittaker, former #PPI coordinator at @KingsImaging and now research involvement lead at @bloodcancer_uk and Anne Croudass, lead research nurse at @CR_UK, explore the emotional complexity that PPI can bring for all involved. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insights/…
If you've got lived experience of cancer, or are a professional who works with children and young people with cancer, please fill in our survey to help create real, lasting change at cvent.me/OMOZwR 👇
We've joined forces with @AlikeUK, @cclgUK, @emctrust, and @ShineCancerSupp on improving the long-term wellbeing of children and young people with cancer. Our first focus is mental health - if you've got lived experience of cancer, or are a professional who works with children…
I find the comments how 16/17 yr olds aren’t mature enough to vote so patronising. I work with YP, have a 17yr son & by large find they have better understanding of geopolitical issues than most older people. About time YP had a say in their future. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…
📣 Good news! I have extended the participation age range for my dissertation to 20-30 years old! If you know someone who might be interested in taking part, please feel free to share or get in touch. @LisaWhittaker02 @trekstock @ShineCancerSupp @teensunite
Come & work in my team! An exciting new public involvement & engagement role to join the @FlemingCentre - bringing together research, policy, public involvement & engagement to tackling antimicrobial resistance Apply by 24 July imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jo… Pls share @Imperial_IGHI
Interested in being part of the Fleming Initiative? Apply now! Public Engagement & Involvement (PE&I) Officer 📅 24 July imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jo… Exhibition Content Developer 📅27 July imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jo… Exhibition Development Manager 📅27 July imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jo…
Join us for our PPI Facilitation Skills Shared Learning group. Share experiences and learn from each other on facilitating PPI groups. Mon 14th July 12:30-13:30pm Everyone welcome! To register: tinyurl.com/ys7zfayt
Fantastic patient involvement opportunity with @CR_UK. They are looking for people affected by cancer (directly or as family member/carer) to bring their experience to the clinical research committee. Details in the link below…I would highly recommend! cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/p…
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain to attend Merthyr Science Festival. An extra special thanks to our incredible exhibitors & presenters. Please tag us in any photos you share, we'd love to hear what you thought of the event.
BREAKING: £800,000 commitment to Ewing sarcoma research 🧪 This #SarcomaAwarenessMonth, we're proud to announce FOUR pioneering projects with @cclguk & @GOSHCharity. Hope is here: ow.ly/lx1m50WkrQc #SAM2025 #Research #UntilTheresACure
Last night I had the pleasure of attending ‘Research Revealed’ with @bloodcancer_uk, it was great to catch up with everyone and talk to some amazing Researchers - who are undertaking incredible trials to improve treatments and outcomes for patients! 🔬❤️
New blog with @CR_UK Lead Research Nurse Anne Croudass, thanks so much for sharing @ARC_S_L #ppi #involvement #cancerresearch @RadNetCRUKCoL @KingsImaging @BloodCancer_Res arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insights/…
Last night’s wonderful research reception @bloodcancer_uk @BloodCancer_Res @RCPhysicians 🩸♥️
Brilliant day, loved meeting members of our patient network in person @BloodCancer_Res @bloodcancer_uk #bloodcancersymposium25
Fantastic research presentations and updates from @bloodcancer_uk as part of #bloodcancersymposium25. Lucky to have so much support, funding (🙏BCUK) and morale support and travel companions @LisaWhittaker02 @rizzo_sian. Great job 👏 @LisaWhittaker02 on your talk