Farheen Yameen

My experience:

For the academic side I have done my masters in Economics, Statistics and mathematics.

From the public side some of the groups I am currently involved in include: 

• Public Adviser in Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARCNWC)
• Research User Group (RUG) in Kelle University
• Member of Patient and public Advisory Group (PPAG) in Bio Medical Research Centre, Birmingham
• Member of Public Advisory Group in Public Voice in AI 
• Member of Public Advisory Group for a medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence AI project.
• Member of Ethnicity and Breast Cancer Patient and Public Group, Oxford

My interest: Involve in public engagement group discussions which bring together key individuals with expertise in mental health and wellbeing from academic, health and social care, third sector, community, and voluntary organisation, together with patients and public Adviser who have experience of mental health services. 

 As part of my role, I was also involved in Reviewing the latest ideas to improve public engagement and attend focus groups, conferences, reviewing funding applications. 

I think I can contribute as I am able to bridge the gap between the public and researchers as I have done this in my previous public engagement knowledge. I am aware of the value of other viewpoints and can actively encourage their participation in the decision-making process. I can contribute by gathering information on trends and potential areas for improvement in patient and public involvement in biomedical sciences.  I can work well with researchers, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to build meaningful engagement projects because I am a team player.