NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Clinician and patient views on a new rheumatology drug: Article published by a Patient Researcher

Savia de Souza, who is a Patient Researcher and King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) member, tells us about her recent publication on a new rheumatology treatment. Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the muscles and joints, for example, rheumatoid arthritis.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 2 Feb 2024

Disability History Month (16 November - 16 December)

For Disability History Month (16 November – 16 December), Firoza Davies, a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) group at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), highlights the significance of participating in research.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 15 Nov 2023

Empowering voices: A public member's story in the fight against Mouth Cancer

For Mouth Cancer Action Month, Paul Hellyer, who is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) member for the King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF), tells the story of his late father-in-law. Paul lives in Sussex by the sea and is a retired dentist and clinical teacher. He spends his time beach-combing and aspiring to be a writer.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

International Stress Awareness Week: Insights from a public member

To mark International Stress Awareness Week (30 October – 3 November), a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), shares her insights on stress and how individuals can manage or alleviate stress in the workplace and daily life.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: An interview with Miguel Vasconcelos Da Silva

For World Alzheimer's Day (21 September) we talk with Miguel Vasconcelos Da Silva who works as the Dementia Theme Manager at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) about his role and current studies on Alzheimer's and Dementia.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 21 Sep 2023