Lived Experience Hub: Training Opportunity for Patient Advocates
Organiser: Progress for Patients (Friends of Cancer Research)
What is it? It is an online advocacy education program designed to help people understand the drug development process. The goal is to give participants the tools they need to communicate effectively with researchers, drug developers, and health regulators. It focuses on incorporating the “patient voice” into every step of research
What will participants learn? Participants will learn about the regulatory process and how drugs are approved. The course provides tools to relay scientific and regulatory information clearly to physicians, other patients, and stakeholders
Who is the program designed for? The program is specifically for patients, survivors, and family caregivers who want to turn their personal experience into active advocacy
Who can apply?
- People with lived cancer experience
- Advocates
- Caregivers
Geographic eligibility: Global (The website is available in both English and Spanish).
Format: Online (It is an online learning community and education program).
Duration: Self-paced
Cost: Free
Next application deadline: Ongoing (You can enroll at any time).
What will you gain?
- Effective Communication: Tools to talk to researchers and regulators
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the drug approval process
- Advocacy Action: Access to specific advocacy opportunities after the course
Apply here: progressforpatients.org/take-the-course/.
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