Participating in a research study:
Each research study will have its own consent form and study-specific information provided. Completing this form does not indicate that you are a participant of a research study and is only for providing consent to our research team to contact you for research study purposes.
If you are 18 years of age or above and are interested in being contacted regarding the UBC Breast Reconstruction Program's breast cancer and/or reconstruction studies, you may be eligible to participate. Once you have completed this form, a member of the research team will reach out via email, phone or mail if you are eligible to participate in a research study.
Joining the PAC (Patient Advisory Committee):
Completing this form does not indiciate that you are a member of the PAC and is only for providing consent to our research team to contact you for PAC related purposes.
The Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) is a collaborative group with lived experiences, dedicated to enhancing breast reconstruction research and patient-researcher relationships. The PAC works closely with the research team to develop new topics, review ongoing studies, and find impactful ways to share findings with the public.
We are seeking individuals who have lived experiences with breast cancer care and/or breast reconstruction to join the PAC. Members meet via Zoom on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM for 1 hour. During these meetings, participants provide valuable feedback on projects and share their personal experiences to help improve research efforts and patient care.
Members are initially asked for a one-year commitment, aiming to attend 8-10 out of 12 meetings annually. Led by the UBC Breast Reconstruction Research Coordinator, these sessions feature discussions on current projects and personal stories from other committee members. This opportunity fosters a supportive community where members can connect and contribute meaningfully to breast reconstruction research.
If you have any questions about joining our Patient Advisory Committee or research studies as a potential participant, please feel free to contact us at research.plastics@ubc.ca by email, on Instagram @UBCBreastRecon, or at (604) 827-0438 by phone.