Dr Janet Diffin

Senior R&D Programme Manager ~ Health & Social Care Research & Development, NI

[Marie Curie EOLC @MarieCurieEOLC]

Now Open! Submit an expression of interest by 17 July 👇

[HSCRandD @HSCRandD]

#PPI Webinar launch of #HSCRandD Involvement Matters Report on Wednesday 24 June, from 1.00pm-2.00pm. Details and Registration info. 👇

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Building clinical trials experience: Could you be a future leader in clinical trials research?

Our Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme are accepting outline applications to the joint Postdoctoral Award.

The proposed trial should aim to evaluate an intervention, test, technology or treatment with the potential to improve health or social care.

For remits, eligibility and how to apply, please visit: https://t.co/J4o6RADNgJ

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

We are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 24th June 1pm-2pm to launch the final report for ‘Involvement Matters’. Come along to hear about the priorities for action for public involvement in HSC research in NI and next steps.

For more info & to register see: https://t.co/29iHQpEA2E

[HSCRandD @HSCRandD]

⭐️Involvement Matters Report Launch⭐️
#HSCRandD & @LindAlliance invites you to a webinar launching the final report from the Involvement Matters Initiative -presenting priorities for action & what they mean for the future of PPI in NI.
To register, visit: https://t.co/a4lljcPCq8

[NI Cancer Trials @nicancertrials]

Have you lost someone to prostate cancer?
Survey exploring grief and emotional wellbeing following the death of someone close due to prostate cancer. Help researchers @UlsterUni @QubCancer improve understanding of the needs of bereaved people.
Survey👉https://t.co/xpxMhefb2g

[HSCRandD @HSCRandD]

Fantastic @SouthernHSCT!
William- you're amazing! Without participants, research wouldn't happen. Thank-you for taking part in TWO clinical trials. 🙌
It's never too late to sign-up to #BePartofResearch:
https://t.co/1NVwdj788L

[International PPI Network (also on Bluesky) @GlobalPPINet]

Register here for our webinar - PPI in Research in Brazil: https://t.co/bHPGmCv7Ci

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

⏰ Just 2 days to go until our 13th PPI in Action webinar on Friday!

Join us online to find out about the Zooniverse, the world’s largest online platform for participatory research, allowing anyone to help scientists with their work.

Sign up here: ⬇️
https://t.co/9zozzcCOYH

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

What does authentic public partnership in research really look like?

Our latest blog by Raj Flora, Assistant Director for our Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants, explores more dynamic and meaningful approaches to public involvement, with 5 powerful examples showing what this looks like in practice.

👉 Read the blog: https://t.co/ry7YZbplIT

[Marie Curie EOLC @MarieCurieEOLC]

Introducing our next Research Grants Scheme, Opening 2 June – Care close to home, in and out of hours

💡Our new call for research seeks to fund projects of up to £150K. The theme closely aligns with:

👉Marie Curie’s mission to close the gap in end of life care.
👉Evidence gaps and research priorities identified by people with lived and professional experience.
👉The UK Government’s focus of shifting the balance of care from hospital to community and providing care at all hours.

Researchers, find out more and submit your expression of interest from 2 June to 17 July - https://t.co/PwfzXeScyj

[Research & Innovation @UUResearchInnov]

Join researchers from the Administrative Data Research Centre NI for a relaxed Pint of Science evening where data scientists bring everyday data to life through real stories.

🗓 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 7.30 - 10.00 pm
📍 The Black Box, Belfast

https://t.co/jG46dCoEkd

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

This was a fantastic event today. A big thank-you to the NIHR RPSC team for coming over to NI & to everyone who attended. I had the opportunity to highlight the support available from @HSCRandD incl. the Enabling Research Award, PPI in Research Small Grant scheme, PIER & training

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

Places still available for the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care event on Fri 15th May 11am-3pm. Book here: https://t.co/7b6iCvc015 Optional 1:1 sessions available in the afternoon

[Dementia Research Network Ireland @drnire]

🤝Join DRNI's North-South Dementia Research Symposium on June 5th in @tcddublin!

➡️Don't miss Prof Bernadette McGuinness, @CPH_QUB who will speak on findings from the NICOLA HCAP study.

✏️Register here: https://t.co/td17T99QNb

[NI Cancer Trials @nicancertrials]

📢Join us Saturday 16 May, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast- 10am-3pm ‘Art with a Side of Conversation’ 😍. Create with artist ✨Beth McComish. Project raising awareness of blood cancers and need for more clinical trials. Please drop by🤩!
🙏@BelfastTrust #NICRCF funder @bloodcancer_uk

[HSCRandD @HSCRandD]

👥@janetdiffin (middle in pic) was part of a #PPI panel discussion at Ignite II Launch this week.👥

During the discussion, Dr Diffin highlighted the strength of the PPI community within Northern Ireland, alignment with PPI Ignite II goals & about our recent PPI project. 👇

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

@joanne_sansome @maeliosa_mc It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to highlight the strong PPI community we have in NI. I look forward to working with you all much more in the coming years

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

📸’s of panel at the launch event to begin the next 5 years of the #PPI Ignite Network, thank you to @janetdiffin for sharing NI insights as a local partner of the research in collaboration with QUB leads to strengthen co-pro research relationships across the island @maeliosa_mc

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

@joanne_sansome @PPI_Ignite_Net @QUBelfast @UlsterUni @maeliosa_mc An exciting few years ahead Joanne. I have no doubt the team will deliver! I really look forward to collaborating further 😃

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

Delighted to attend Phase II @PPI_Ignite_Net launch today & contribute to discussions. We have a fantastic PPI community in NI. Now that @QUBelfast is a Uni lead site, & @UlsterUni is a partner, opportunities for shared learning & collaboration are greater than ever before.