Prof. Thilo Kroll is the site lead for PPI Ignite Network @UCD, part of the HRB funded National Network on Public and Patient Involvement in Health and Social Care Research (2021-2026).
Since 1992 Thilo has been conducting research into the social dimensions of health and well-being with a particular emphasis on public health perspectives on disability and health topics. Thilo’s background in psychology has led to a variety of interdisciplinary research studies combining quantitative and qualitative research methods with a particular emphasis on inclusive research designs for otherwise marginalised groups. His research interests and passion are focused on systems-related topics in global public health and inclusion.
Here, Thilo talks to Dr. Nora Lieggi, the former programme manager for the PPI Ignite Network @ UCD about the basics of PPI and tells us his own journey into PPI