Research Engagement Facilitator: Bridging the gap between researchers and people with lived experience

The enclosed essay entitled “Research Engagement Facilitator: Bridging the gap between researchers and people with lived experience” introduces the concept of a Research Engagement Facilitator (REF) which is a unique role that serves both researchers and families to actively aid in ensuring impactful research. Included within is a job posting that describes the key attributes of the role.

Authors: Christine Kowal, Victoria Forster, Alisha Stubbs, and Hajer Chalghoumi 

A short video introducing the REF role can be accessed by this link: https://www.powtoon.com/c/fk9ZZWKTsc4/1/m

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