What are our objectives?
- Addressing disparities in research access and participation.
- Building a connected community of transfusion experts, researchers, and patient representatives with lived experience.
- Using collaboration, shared expertise, and a multidisciplinary approach to support research.
- Aiming to improve transfusion practice and achieve better patient outcomes.
- Facilitating patient and public involvement in research projects
Why do we want you to be involved?
Through the TRN, members can:
- Connect with peers and leading experts in transfusion research.
- Collaborate on multicentre studies and clinical trials.
- Access resources, guidance, and training to support research excellence.
- Contribute to shaping the future of transfusion medicine.
- Access patient and public involvement members and our PPI resources
Whether you are an experienced researcher or new to the field, the TRN provides a platform to learn, engage, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
What is Patient and Public Involvement?
Patient and Public Involvement, defined by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is;
‘Research conducted "with, by, or ‘in partnership with" patients and members of the public, rather than "to, about, or for" them. Emphasising an active collaboration where patients, carers, and service users influence and shape research, moving beyond simply participating in studies. Being involved is not the same as taking part in a trial or study to test a new treatment or service. It’s about being an active partner in the research and conduct of the study. Unlike traditional models where patients only participate as study subjects, patient and public involvement (PPI) enables individuals to contribute actively to the design, delivery, and dissemination of research. This approach is increasingly recognised as essential to producing high-quality, relevant, and impactful evidence.
How do we ensure the patient’s voice is heard?
We are promoting an active partnership between patients and researchers through patient and public involvement in line with the NIHR PPI principles. By ensuring patient involvement in shaping research priorities and study design, we aim to embed meaningful patient and public involvement at every stage.