Research Advocacy Training and Support Program

Fight Colorectal Cancer’s Research Advocacy Training and Support (RATS) program trains colorectal cancer advocates to become the most educated patient voice at the research table.

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Through this program, participants learn all about colorectal cancer research, from prevention and cancer biology to treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.

After completing training, research advocates work in partnership with both academic institutions and cancer partners to improve the scientific field by lending their experience and expertise to the research process. Various panels research advocates serve on currently include: 

  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP)
  • 美国国家癌症研究所(NCI)
  • Local Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
  • State Cancer Coalitions

RATS graduates are well-versed, highly-skilled, and caring people who are lifelong learners and contributors to the research process. They’re committed to promoting achievement within the research community from bench science to community participatory research programs.

Meet Fight CRC's Current RATS Program Members

珍妮弗-拉特纳

研究倡导者

弗兰克-萨尔维

研究倡导者

Joe Mahaffey

研究倡导者

Joann Simms

研究倡导者

Kellie Hoffman

研究倡导者

金伯利-布什-克里内费尔特

研究倡导者

Anita Mitchell Isler

研究倡导者

伊丽莎白-丹尼斯

研究倡导者

温迪-刘易斯

研究倡导者

Karen Wehling

研究倡导者

Gina Benedetti

研究倡导者

佩吉-尼沃特

研究倡导者

Lera Chitwood

研究倡导者,已退休

拉拉-兰伯特

研究倡导者

金伯利-萨克拉夫特

研究倡导者

金-休斯顿

研究倡导者

朱莉-克劳斯

研究倡导者

朱莉-巴罗(Julie Barreau

研究倡导者

韦诺拉-约翰逊

研究倡导者

海蒂-朱尔根斯

研究倡导者

Danielle Murray

研究倡导者

本-怀特

研究倡导者

安妮-德洛雷斯

研究倡导者

安娜-拉帕波特

研究倡导者

艾利森-罗森

研究倡导者

李-琼斯

研究倡导者

Yasmeem Watson

研究倡导者

Elaine Newcomb

研究倡导者

Curt Pesmen

研究倡导者

Join the Research Advocacy Training and Support Program

The RATS program is open to anyone who has been impacted by colorectal cancer (survivors, caregivers, and loved ones). This is a unique program focused on the interests and needs of colorectal cancer patients and advocates. The program is limited (based on funding), but we select applicants who represent diverse backgrounds and interests, and are committed to dedicating at least two years to the program (a 24-month commitment is required).

Qualifications

All our research advocates need to have or be willing to develop the skills listed:

  • Flexible and ability to work in teams
  • Communicate effectively and listen actively
  • Be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
  • Travel overnight several times during the project
  • Computer proficiency using programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and PDF documents
  • Ability to take initiative and seek opportunities 

To be contacted when applications open and express your interest in becoming a research advocate, please complete the form below. Let us know why you’re interested in joining our RATS program.












“A person who serves as a link between patients and scientific researchers. Research advocates help patients understand scientific information and research findings that may help them. They may also bring a patient perspective on research activities to scientific advisory boards and committees.”

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