Glasgow Arthritis Involvement Network
The Glasgow Arthritis Involvement Network (GAIN) is a group of people living with arthritis and related conditions who inform and actively collaborate in Rheumatology research conducted at the School of Infection & Immunity in the University of Glasgow.
Our department is committed to conducting research that reflects the needs and views of people with these conditions in order to ensure the research questions we ask are relevant and impactful.
Members of GAIN are enthusiastic individuals who engage with scientists, academics and healthcare professionals, collaborating and contributing to various aspects of the research including identifying research priorities, assessing research applications and informing study design and research dissemination. Involvement is based on individual’s preference and can take many forms including joining research proposal workshops, membership of study teams and steering groups, reviewing funding applications, designing participant information sheets and participating in research dissemination and public engagement development and design.
Download our Patient Information Sheet, containing background info and an application form to join GAIN, and return via email to GAIN@glasgow.ac.uk.