#LetsTalkLabs - How does laboratory research into breast cancer help my community?
Watch Temitope’s film and find out about why it was important to her.
Laboratory or lab-based research is often the first step in research that makes a difference. However, we don’t talk enough about it, so #LetsTalkLabs!
To spark more conversations about this aspect of research, we have partnered with research advisory groups BRAG and Voice Up, people from Greater Manchester and researchers on #LetsTalkLabs, an initiative funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Temitope is a mother of four from Manchester and is part of Wonderfully Made Woman (WMW), a charity that helps women and girls bring back their confidence in every area of their lives.
Read more below about why she says #LetsTalkLabs, her perspective on laboratory-based research and more.
Why did you decide to join Let’s Talk Labs?
I decided to take part in this project because I lost my aunt to breast cancer many years ago, and her death made me realize the need for more action and awareness in my community. I wanted to find a way to make a difference, especially for Black women. It’s crucial for us to have our voices included in research. So many people are still dying from breast cancer, and I believe sharing information about prevention could help save lives. By participating, I felt I could contribute to that change and raise awareness about how important it is to take part in research.
What do you think of laboratory research?
What are you taking away from getting involved in Let’s Talk Labs?
One of the things I really appreciated about this project was the opportunity to meet and talk with Bruno and Sacha. They took the time to answer all of my questions, and through those conversations, I learned so much about how research can help prevent breast cancer. I also realized just how important it is for me to take part in research and help raise awareness.
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