Patients as Partners: September 2014

Medical Hero Spotlight

Jameisha Brown, “I heard the word ‘hope’ and knew I had a fighting chance.”

Eight-year-old Jameisha may not have known the clinical terms for her cancer or its treatment, but thanks to her innate curiosity and the frequent, simple explanations of her care team, she understood her adversary. More »

From the Editor, September 2014

As we welcome fall and bid farewell to a beautiful Boston summer, the CISCRP team is excited to share with you the latest edition of Patients as Partners. Summer has often brought a… Read More

New Patient Videos Provide Nondisease-specific Education

We heard you! New CISCRP patient videos provide nondisease-specific education on clinical trials. CISCRP received several suggestions from patient advocacy groups, study sites, and research sponsors for new educational content. We’re delighted to introduce two non disease-specific educational videos to… Read More

Science Museum Exhibit Enters Final Stage of Development

Two years ago, the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) — in collaboration with experts in the design of museum exhibits for children and young adults — began developing educational content and design… Read More

News & Events

AWARE for All Returns to Boston for 10 Year Anniversary – This coming October, CISCRP will host its fourth AWARE for All event in Boston. »

Support for Lay Language Trial Results Continues to Grow – CISCRP’s Communicating Trial Results program has had a very busy three months. Study sponsors are showing a strong commitment to providing lay language trial results to study volunteers. »

Over 300 Come Together for Inaugural Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K – On Monday, June 16 more than 300 research professionals, patients, and community members gathered in San Diego to celebrate clinical trial volunteers and honor their gift of participation. »