Involving young people in research: the experiences of members of ALPHA
Members of ALPHA (Advice Leading to Public Health Advancement)
15.15, Tuesday 9 July. Millennium Lounge, level 5
Members of ALPHA, DECIPHer's advisory group of young people aged 14-18, will present on their experiences of being part of ALPHA and being involved in research. In this presentation, ALPHA members discuss some reasons for involving young people in the research process, the role of ALPHA in this, and some examples of projects on which they have advised. The presentation will also highlight some of the benefits of ALPHA for both the young people and the research/researchers, and give some useful tips for any researchers wishing to set up an advisory group of young people.