National Participant Advisory Group (NPAG)

A group of BioResource volunteers and members of the public who act as the voice for over 350,000 of their peers, contributing to the future of health research by advising on strategic and operational decisions.

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Our NPAG members

  • Provide input on new projects and strategic direction for the BioResource
  • Review research applications to use the BioResource
  • Support participant recruitment and retention
  • Help shape how research is delivered

How it works

  • A mixed group of approximately 60 people from across the country representing our different participant programmes and diverse demographics
  • Members meet online 2-4 times per year, depending on project needs

NPAG members are also invited to complete tasks in their own time such as:

  • reviewing information sheets, promotional leaflets, photography, language and more
  • providing feedback on research applications to make sure a study is making reasonable demands of participants and that it demonstrates clear public health benefits
  • NPAG activities are always optional and members are always paid an honorarium for their time
  • Currently, new NPAG members must be active BioResource participants (consented research volunteers

    Want to join our National Participant Advisory Group?

    If you 're an existing BioResource participant, please contact us to learn more about joining NPAG or if you're new to the BioResource, find out more about becoming a research participant first.

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