The College of Lived Experience brings valuable perspectives to current clinical trial conversations, with a diverse membership that includes patients, caregivers, and other members of the public. The College provides insights to CTO-led initiatives and partners with investigators and sponsors to help improve trials by learning from and incorporating the experiences of patients, caregivers and the public. What sets the College apart is its broad focus and large membership. It isn’t tied to any specific disease or condition and members can selectively engage in projects that align best with their interests.
If your organization is interested in partnering with the CTO College of Lived Experience for its perspectives, advice and input related to a clinical trials project or initiative, we’d love to hear from you.
The VIRTUOSO Project is a research initiative at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre that hopes to improve clinical trial access and trial related education for individuals living with advanced cancer in Ontario. In 2021 and again in 2022, the VIRTUOSO team held workshops with the College, where members provided valuable feedback given their perspectives as patients and members of the public.
Clinical Trials Ontario recognizes and thanks the individuals who have contributed to our Patient and Public Advisory Group and College of Lived Experience over the years. Their perspectives, lived experiences and thoughtful input have helped shape and strengthen CTO’s work.
With their permission, we are pleased to recognize the following former members of the Patient and Public Advisory Group and/or the College of Lived Experience:
