Welcome to the SOCRA Phoenix / Valley of the Sun Chapter page. The information for the latest chapter meeting is below.
Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 11:45 a.m. AZ Local
Location: Virtual via Zoom | Registration Required
Learning Objectives:
1. Define what “patient voice” in translational research really means
2. Recognize common myths and misconceptions about patient involvement
3. Identify practical entry points for engaging patients at every stage
4. Learn from real-world examples of patient integration in BioPitNeT
5. Outline simple, actionable strategies to begin building relationships with patients
We hear a lot about the “patient voice” in research, but what does it really mean - and how can it transform translational science? This webinar will explore how researchers, clinicians, and graduates can meaningfully incorporate patients from the very beginning of the research process to achieve true “bench to bedside and back again” translation. Drawing on experiences from the BioPitNeT project and an emerging PitNET advocacy initiative, we’ll look at both successes and challenges in building sustainable patient partnerships. Participants will gain insights on how to involve patients from study design to outcome selection and developing feedback systems that make patient input a sustainable part of the research process.
Speaker: Gretchen Jordan
CE: One Hour
Attendance and Certificate: A certificate of attendance will be sent out by the SOCRA office based on the attendance list generated by Zoom.