RCSI was delighted to join the National PPI Ignite Network Ireland in 2021.
The PPI Ignite network is funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) and Irish Research Council (IRC) and aims to promote excellence and innovation in PPI. It is a partnership between 7 lead universities and national partners, including IPPOSI, Research Charities, and the HSE.
Watch this 2-minute video to find out about the strong institutional commitment to PPI at RCSI.
The PPI Ignite Lead at RCSI is Dr Michelle Flood, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, supported by Niamh Dillon, RCSI Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research Manager.
The RCSI PPI Ignite Office is strategically guided by a multidisciplinary RCSI PPI in Research committee inclusive of patient contributors and academics experienced in PPI.
Seven universities received funding through PPI Ignite – strategies below:
- Dublin City University
- University of Galway
- RCSI
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Limerick
Click here for the PPI Ignite Network Values and Principles Framework
