Irshad Group – Patient & Public Involvment and Engagement Event

Cancer is a disease that affects every community however the treatment awareness and access is below average for many ethnic minority patients. As researchers it’s our responsibility to deliver healthcare to those in need.

A first step we took in this journey is Participant and Public Engagement event ‘Tackling Healthcare Inequality’ at King's College London in partnership with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust during which we opened our doors to patients to visit our laboratories, facilitating a unique opportunity for them to witness how cancer research takes place firsthand. They were curious, engaged, and eager to learn. Reflecting on the event, Dr Irshad said: "A heartfelt thank you to our patients who made the time to attend and engage with us. Your presence, insights, and openness are at the heart of everything we’re striving to do in SAMBAI.”