{"id":4670,"date":"2025-07-08T12:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4670"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:48:14","slug":"ppie-celebration-event-2025-theme-and-guest-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2025\/07\/08\/ppie-celebration-event-2025-theme-and-guest-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"PPIE Celebration Event 2025: Theme and Guest Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Thursday 10th July, the Faculty is hosting its annual Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Celebration Event. For this event we have a great line up of speakers and activities \u2013 keep reading to find out more.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Theme: Moving Forwards: Inclusivity and Diversity in PPIE<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme \u2018Moving Forwards: Inclusivity and Diversity in PPIE\u2019 will explore the importance of and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our PPIE.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We will also recognise the inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference through the Faculty\u2019s \u2018Outstanding Contribution to PPIE\u2019 awards. Please join us to celebrate with our winners who will be announced live at the event.\u202f\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"KayKay Gallacher, public contributor and Co-chair of the Faculty\u2019s PPIE Forum<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kay has been a public contributor at the University for several years and has been involved with many research projects.\u202fCurrently she is a co-researcher on an open research fellowship project, testing a new Faculty PPIE <\/span>Quality Mark<\/span><\/a> which aims to improve the\u202fquality of PPIE in research projects\u202fand create an inclusive and accessible research culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a marketing and communications background, Kay likes to apply her skills to ensure that research findings are written in plain English and are accessible to the general public. One of her personal objectives is to get more members of the public involved in research, particularly those from under-represented communities.\u202f\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"DrDr Jo Pennock, Social Responsibility Director and Senior Lecturer in Immunology<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jo is a Senior Lecturer in the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation and Social Responsibility (SR Director for the School of Biological Sciences). Jo is a member of the Faculty\u2019s PPIE Forum who has involved Public Contributors in teaching activities for several years, helping students to understand the critical importance of engaging patients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Speakers:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"AnamAnam Bhutta, Public Involvement Co-Researcher<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anam has worked as a Public Involvement Co-Researcher at The University of Manchester, working within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester (ARC-GM), under their Mental Health Theme. She is a true involvement advocate, having been involved in several research projects that aim to improve the health of the population and the quality\/sustainability of the Health & Social Care they receive. Last year, Anam was highly commended in the newcomer staff category and is nominated again this year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SadiaSadia Mir, Independent Health and Racial Equity Adviser<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2019, Sadia has worked with various institutes to help create work, initiatives and research that is both ethical and equitable. She uses her lived experience and the experiences of the communities around her to create meaningful change and a lasting impact. Sadia has held several research-support roles within the wider NIHR circle, from adviser, reviewer, co-applicant, stakeholder and admin. Sadia is also part of a group advocating for better rights at work for women with the Young Women’s Trust.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NadineNadine Mirza, Research Associate with the NIHR ARC-GM and PhD Candidate with the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nadine has a background in psychology and has primarily worked in research on British ethnic minorities\u2019 access to and experiences of dementia diagnostic services over the last 9 years. She is particularly interested in approaches to the cross-cultural adaptation of neuropsychological assessments, and the inclusion of ethnic minorities in research. Nadine is passionate about science communication, particularly in spoken and written formats. She has undertaken participatory action in her dementia research and has co-produced a podcast with young people on research methods and practices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"AshganAshgan Mahyoub, Research Assistant<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashgan is a Research Assistant at the University of Manchester with a background in Health Psychology. She has also been a public contributor for many years, actively involved in a wide range of projects in both contributor and co-researcher roles to support more inclusive and meaningful research. She has shared her work and perspectives at multiple conferences, helping to champion the involvement of young people and under-represented voices in research.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"DrDr Binish Khatoon, Qualitative methodologist and Co-lead for the South Asian Women in Higher Education Network<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Binish is a qualitative methodologist at the University with over 10 years of experience in health research. Her projects have been exploratory qualitative studies trying to explore the lived experiences of participant. For example, understanding the emotional climate in maternity departments, and exploring the work-related engagement and wellbeing in ambulance service staff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A key part of her identity as a researcher has been to create culturally tailored spaces and trust for participants to feel safe, confident and empowered to share their honest thoughts and experiences. She used creative arts such as narrative therapy (Tree of Life) and engaged with participants in different ways, tailored to the community needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The activity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the interactive aspect of the event, attendees will be asked to provide comments on \u2018Ensuring inclusivity and diversity in PPIE\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n