TY - JOUR
T1 - A culture shift to support public involvement and engagement in research
AU - Eberl, Matthias
AU - Cruickshank, Sheena M.
PY - 2024/5/15
Y1 - 2024/5/15
N2 - The need to empower people to understand their health and well-being has never been greater. However, current research culture does not necessarily prioritize public involvement and engagement, and many scientists are left under-equipped to reap its benefits. Here, we outline both the positive need for purposeful public involvement and engagement in biomedical research and major systemic challenges. While some of our examples stem from the UK, we believe the learnings from them have global significance.
AB - The need to empower people to understand their health and well-being has never been greater. However, current research culture does not necessarily prioritize public involvement and engagement, and many scientists are left under-equipped to reap its benefits. Here, we outline both the positive need for purposeful public involvement and engagement in biomedical research and major systemic challenges. While some of our examples stem from the UK, we believe the learnings from them have global significance.
U2 - 10.1084/jem.20240268
DO - 10.1084/jem.20240268
M3 - Commentary/debate
SN - 0022-1007
VL - 221
JO - Journal of Experimental Medicine
JF - Journal of Experimental Medicine
IS - 6
M1 - e20240268
ER -