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Katherine Cowan

@KC_facilitation

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Independent facilitator: health&social care research;priority setting&consensus development;patient & practitioner involvement/engagement; facilitation training

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Joined July 2013
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Katherine Cowan
3 years
✨Announcement!✨At the end of the month I will be leaving @lindalliance. It’s been 15 years,which feels like a good time to step away. It’s such a privilege to have worked with the JLA team, the PSPs & the many patients, carers &clinicians who have been involved over the years…
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Katherine Cowan
9 days
Yesterday I facilitated the Public Partnerships in Non-Clinical Research satellite session @The_MRC Biomedicine 2025 Science Conference. An inspiring and uplifting day which Simon Denegri has described beautifully on LinkedIn: https://t.co/PQ0njYdVqy
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How nice it is to wake up to good news for once? Even if you don’t like football it is so good to see Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998. And in some style. But I am in...
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Katherine Cowan
23 days
Just published @Nature_NPJ: A core outcome set for locoregional treatment reporting in neoadjuvant systemic breast cancer treatment trials. It was great to work with @drshelleypotter & @StuartAMcI and chair the Delphi meeting for this consensus project
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Katherine Cowan
23 days
My fourth Facilitation Skills for Involvement training day with @SLGInvolvement. Such a great group, everyone committed to developing their practice and building their capacity to support and harness the input of their public contributors https://t.co/nibPNWnfT3
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Katherine Cowan
2 months
New paper: "UK consensus statement on priorities to support the process of withdrawal of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation" It was a privilege to work with @beccilewis1 & team on a consensus process for this v complex aspect of intensive care
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Patients with acute severe respiratory failure receiving veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) have high mortality risk. Management of the process of VV-ECMO withdrawal is...
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Katherine Cowan
2 months
It’s a privilege to be supporting the @BritSocHaem board strategy session, and a total bonus to be doing our breakout sessions outdoors in glorious sunshine! ☀️
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Carol Bewick
2 months
Always inspired by time with @BritSocHaem trustees. Let the board strategy day commence
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Margaret McCartney
3 months
am beyond thrilled: the Centre for Evidence and Values in Healthcare, University of St Andrews. critical appraisal, risk, ethical innovation, governance, leadership, bioethics, conflicts of interest....first event 31st October. Please join us! https://t.co/ghBPAj4J1M
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Declan Devane
4 months
💡New free course! We’ve developed a self-paced course to help the public better understand randomised trials – how they work, why they matter, and their role in advancing healthcare. Start here 👉 https://t.co/8qSlaHkZIE @hrbtmrn @hrbireland
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Empower yourself with knowledge about clinical trials and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about healthcare and trial participation with the University of Galway.
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Katherine Cowan
4 months
Just published in @journal_ad: Top 10 consumer and healthcare professional priorities for research in the field of quality use of medicines in people living with #dementia https://t.co/nGzZiN46f2 Great work @Reeve_Research @NJAilabouni @LindAlliance
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Background People living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia are vulnerable to medicine-related problems. More research is needed to suppo...
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Katherine Cowan
6 months
The JLA @LindAlliance is recruiting Advisers. It's a fantastic and rewarding role, and a great opportunity for independent facilitators with an interest in supporting patient/clinician partnerships. Apply here:
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Our afternoon session kicked off with a second round of insightful discussions on #JLAPriorities. Informed by your interests from the registration forms, we delved into current work and brainstormed potential ideas for development in this area. #CongenitalHeartResearchNetwork
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Delighted to hear Prof Gavin Murphy insights about challenges and opportunities a national #ResearchNetwork offers, from his own experiences in setting up the National Cardiac Surgery Initiative. Advocacy from members of the public is a key enabler: co-production is essential
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
"Nothing about us without us" @whatrajwants, Children's Heart Federation @C_hearts_UK CEO highlighted why involving patients in research matters: opportunity to eliminate uncertainty is an option; all parents want their children to thrive and live their ultimate life #CHD
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Mr @nigeledrury, Academic Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, shared an overview of the #CongenitalHeartResearchNetwork. He discussed its inception, the goals, and future plans. We'd like to congratulate Mr. Drury for his excellent work with the network and this event👏
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Finally, we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to @RoySocMed for their wonderful hospitality in hosting us. And a special thank you to @KC_facilitation, whose exceptional organisation was instrumental for the success. What a brilliant event! #CongenitalHeartResearchNetwork
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
From surgical innovations to population studies: Prof Massimo Caputo presented on research in congenital cardiac surgery, showcasing various studies. Prof Katherine Brown followed with insights on NCHDA and population-based research #CHD
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Consultant Fetal Cardiologist, Anna Seale, shared her insights today on her work with the National Fetal Cardiology Working Group #CHD #CongenitalHeartResearchNetwork @A_Seale
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Today we are coordinating the #CongenitalHeartResearchNetwork Development Workshop. We will listen to experiences, discuss relevant points, and learn about the future of the network. #ClinicalResearch #Congenitalheartdisease #CHD @bcca_uk
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Katherine Cowan
7 months
It’s a privilege to be facilitating this important event at the RSM @RoySocMed today! Building on the great work of @LindAlliance Congenital Heart Disease Priority Setting Partnership @nigeledrury
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BHF Clinical Research Collaborative
7 months
Opening remarks: Good research benefits all, and we owe it to our patients to ensure they receive the best treatment and care. Looking forward to collaborating with the wider community and build a research network for #CHD. Michael Quail, @bcca_uk Scientific Secretary.
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Derek Stewart
7 months
@KC_facilitation @hrbtmrn @MRCNIHRTMRP Thank you to everyone who attended and those who helped. Such generosity of time, advice, ideas and encouragement for this community. @KC_facilitation @hrbtmrn
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Derek Stewart
7 months
@KC_facilitation @hrbtmrn @MRCNIHRTMRP Excited and delighted to know that @KC_facilitation is facilitating our workshop today. There will be more workshops, meetings and events to come in future. Keep an eye out with @hrbtmrn in collaboration with @MRCNIHRTMRP
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