CISCRP's first international AWARE for All event to be held in London

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is pleased to announce that its first international AWARE for All event will be held in the UK on 7 March, 2016 from 17:00 to 20:00 at London's Camden Centre on Euston Road.

This complementary educational event and health fair is designed to improve understanding about clinical research participation and promote dialogue by connecting patients, researchers, and members of the general public in the local community.

Ken Getz, Founder and Chairman of the Board at CISCRP said: "Medical treatments and understanding about disease cannot advance without patient participation and support from the general public - yet, patient willingness to participate in clinical trials in Europe is waning and general awareness and knowledge about clinical research is very low. The recent tragedy in France has also raised concerns about the safety, risks and benefits of taking part in clinical trials. These are among the topics that we are here to address. The launch of our first international event in London reflects our aim to empower and educate the British public and patient communities to make more informed decisions about clinical research."

At the event, which is being run in collaboration with the European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI), the European Patients Forum, and Merck, participants can take advantage of free health screenings & hear presentations by prominent doctors and researchers on current research advancements in oncology, psychiatry, respiratory, and Alzheimer's disease.

Keynote speaker Simon Denegri from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Chair of INVOLVE said: "A recent survey conducted by the NIHR Clinical Research Network showed that 95% of people feel it's important to them that the NHS carries out clinical research but less than 21 per cent said they would feel very confident about asking their doctor about opportunities".

He continued: "I am delighted to be speaking at the first London AWARE for All event. In aiming to break down the barriers for UK citizens in understanding and accessing information and opportunities in clinical research it builds on the work that NIHR has pioneered with its 'Ok to ask' campaign. This is vitally important in order to increase confidence, knowledge and ultimately participation in clinical research which is essential for future medical advancement in the UK."

Source: Ketchum UK