For episode 3 of Research Adjacent I chat with Colin Wilkinson, a public involvement specialist, about the good, bad and ugly of health research involvement.

We talk about

1. Colin's journey from steel chemist to public involvement specialist
2. His passion for improving science and research through engagement and involvement
3. His recent contributions towards the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement
4. Advice for researchers and research-adjacent professionals looking to improve their collaborations

Read the full show notes on the podcast website

Find out more about Colin and his work here: Corylus Services

The Shared Commitment to Public Involvement is a joint commitment by UK research organisations to bring about changes that will drive up standards in health and social care research.

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