Strategies for Public and Scientific Engagement in Multidisciplinary Projects
Enhance public and political engagement while fostering scientific collaboration in multidisciplinary initiatives. Develop tailored communication strategies, build support networks, and create innovative educational resources. Explore the importance of political backing and scientific breakthroughs in healthcare advancements and AI developments.
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Public Engagement Political Engagement Engagement & Groundwork for securing resources Scientific Engagement Multidisciplinary & multinational engagament Industry engagement Individual project groups CP4CT Foundation
Strategy Develop communication/resources suitable for different groups Messaging tailored for different and overlapping stakeholders Work out who wants this and why Build on support and differentiate types of support; in kind/financial/influence Rutherford: We have not got any money, so we have got to think.
Development of public facing website www.lhara.org Ley explanation Future events and news and interesting publications Links LhARA research/Logos of collaborators and supporters Link to Donate Button via CP4CT foundation Public Engagement Challenges: Content; explanatory videos etc Accessibility Correct messaging
Great Exhibition Road Festival June 2025 Pop up/visual/educational resource Engagement & collaboration with Leo Cancer Care Engagement with public - explain LhARA Support from volunteers (students) Development of Biology & Science communication to the public In European section Public Engagement Media & Social Media presence Road show taken to other centres Royal Society Summer exhibition 2026
Ultimately need political support Activities important -informing and generating enthusiasm Crosses Health/Science/Industry/devolved nations Political engagement Strategy: Science/industry base/lases/industrial strategy AI developments Biological science/immunotherapy/pharma/life sceinces Health care Health care: Sept 20024 RT UK 10-year strategy-the future. X3 HOC events. APPG for RT last one 2ndApril 2025 Media Radio4 Today programme podcast and BBC Breakfast TV
Need to convince multidisciplinary science community Innovation happens on the boundaries of science but hard Where is the big scientific leaps? Laser capture/ion acoustic/AI to assess/predict dose and effect. Technical spin offs Biological damage from high dose rate and High LET Individualized per patient/immune interaction Clinical product development-gantry Clinical indications Scientific Engagement
Multinational & Multidisciplinary LhARA: Particle Therapy Workshop Date 3rdweek September 2025 IOP Multidisciplinary & multinational engagement -Engagement of international stakeholders: clinical, biological science., industry, policymakers -Aim: Establishment of an Internaternational Advisory Group to guide the biology, clinical applications, and development of particle therapy. -Outcome: Scientific publication and road map Others: CNRS/ELI
Collaboration/financing/leverage of investment Physics/lasers/engineering AI driven tools for radiation effects Industrial Collaboration Clinical product development Pharma collaboration Immunotherapy interaction High LET mechanism for radionuclide development
Individual research groups Example: IC: BioPhysics X Developed as a multidisciplinary convergence science collaboration Draw in ICR and CRUK Studentships to develop the field Summer school-? Held in Strathclyde in first year Link with industry-SMEs and large companies
CP4CT Foundation Individuals/foundations Philanthropic Giving Messaging Fundraising campaigns
Core Messages and Goals Multidisciplinary multi-Institute internationally leading science collaboration Ultimate goal: Cure more cancers. Why: High LET /delivery/ individualised. Not son of protons and better bragg peak. Immune response, dose rate effects, and normal tissue sparing benefits. In vivo science Robust technical & scientific strategy and spin offs along the way Re prioritising radiobiology as essential for individualizing radiotherapy (RT). Showcase emerging technologies (AI, radionuclide therapy) in RT advancements.
Publications & Conferences: Scientific journals, clinical symposia, and peer-reviewed studies. Media & Public Engagement: Podcasts, BBC, Royal Society Exhibition (2026), opportunist. Communication Channels and Outreach Institutional & Philanthropic Partnerships: Leverage academia, charities, and funding bodies for support. Spread to others Career Development: Establish mentorship and growth paths for junior researchers.
Align with government and strategic partners to push RT innovations forward. Establish fundraising campaigns and public engagement initiatives. Some actions to Secure Resource Develop AI-driven analysis tools for radiation effects. Secure industrial collaborations despite funding constraints. Ken yesterday Organize stakeholder meetings (biologists, clinicians, industry, policymakers). Individual research projects
