Patient and Public Involvement in Research

Join our CLDF Research Hub Network to support and shape research for all those living with childhood liver disease today and in the future. The network is for anyone personally affected by childhood liver disease including:

  • Young People (16 and over) with a liver condition
  • Parents, siblings (16 and over)
  • Grandparents
  • Carers

No scientific knowledge or research experience is required

How you can get involved

Interested in becoming a CLDF Research Hub Network Member?

Step 1: Read the Research Hub Member role description Click here for the Network Member Role Description

Step 2: Complete the Interest Form Below

Step 3: You will be contacted by the Information and Research Hub Manager to discuss your involvement and discuss training and induction. For further information please email research-hub@childliverdisease.org

Researchers: If you are researcher and would like support from the CLDF Research Hub and our hub members, please visit the Information for Researchers section of the page or email research-hub@childliverdisease.org

Research Hub Network Member Interest Form









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