COB-MS Public and Patient Involvement

Over recent decades, increasing importance has been placed on the role of public and patient involvement (PPI) in research. There has been a global effort by the patient community, researchers and clinicians to strengthen the meaningful involvement and engagement of service users, carers and members of the public in research. People with MS and carers, by virtue of their lived experience, can bring significant knowledge and expertise to the design and conduct of research studies. PPI is a key component of all stages of COB-MS.

Join our PPI Advisory Board!

Do you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or do you care for someone who has MS? Can you help make a difference for yourself and others who have MS? We want you to join our Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) Advisory Board and help shape a clinical trial on the impact of MS on people’s cognition. We seek a broad range of voices to join this Advisory Board and accept expressions of interest from anyone of any age who might be interested. We especially welcome expressions of interest from people from ethnic minority groups, people with lower incomes, LGBTQ+ individuals, those living in rural areas and people with progressive MS.

How much time is needed for participation?

Starting in January 2026, all meetings will be online, and approximately six times per year, but it might vary depending on the needs of the project. Each meeting is estimated to last for 1-1.5 hours.

Is it paid?

The hourly payment for meetings is €25/hour, payable by bank transfer or voucher.

How to Apply?

Please send us some information on:

Who are you? We would like to know a bit about you – only what you are comfortable sharing.

Why would you like to be part of the COB-MS PPI Advisory board?

Where do you live in Ireland?

To this email address: cobms@universityofgalway.ie using Subject: PPI Advisory Board by 30th November 2025.

We are interested in your story! About 200-500 words would be great.

You can also apply online HERE.

Thank you.