Jill McNair
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation, USA
Biography
Jill has worked in the non-profit sector for over 20 years. She is the Senior Director, Patient Engagement at The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP). In this role, she oversees a team dedicated to helping sponsor companies provide lay language summaries to study volunteers. She also manages the planning, creation, and execution of CISCRP education and outreach programs; development and fundraising; marketing and public relations; and business development. She is passionate about providing education to the public so they can make an informed decision as to whether clinical research is right for them. Working at CISCRP affords her the opportunity to engage patients in the continuum of the clinical research process; whether it’s providing education when they are in a physician’s office or receiving a lay summary after they have given the gift of participation by participating in a study.
Abstract
Abstract : Medical heroes science museum initiative: An innovative approach to patient education