A lab-based environment should be no barrier to public involvement in research #userinvolvment

I am often asked whether it is difficult - if not impossible - to involve the public in laboratory based research where researchers have limited or no direct contact with patients and the public. My answer is that it might be difficult but it can be done. And the benefits can be significant.  The real challenges … Continue reading A lab-based environment should be no barrier to public involvement in research #userinvolvment

Ridding ourselves of the 'red tape' worm

If you believe the Government - any Government in fact - we are all entangled in webbing made of regulation red tape that makes us look like one of those mummies emerging from a tomb in a 60s Hanna Barbara cartoon.  However, I can't help but agree on this occasion.   I don't know about you, … Continue reading Ridding ourselves of the 'red tape' worm