Birmingham Brain Tumour Network
The Birmingham Brain Tumour Network brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, and partners across the Midlands to build a collaborative community tackling one of the most complex challenges in cancer. Through interdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships, we aim to accelerate progress, empower future leaders, and translate discoveries into better care and outcomes for those affected by brain tumours.
Scale of the problem
Annually 5,800 people are diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour and 6,500 people are diagnosed with a benign brain tumour in the UK.
Brain Cancer accounts for 2% of all cancer, but 7% of cancer deaths.
Despite new developments in treatments and diagnosis, survival has not significantly improved.
Explore the Birmingham Brain Tumour Network
Patient and Public Involvement Group: BERTI
Brain tumour Education and Research paTient and public Involvement group
BERTI is a group that provides a forum for people affected by brain tumours in any way, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals, to engage in research and education and provides a forum to:
◾ Meet with other people affected by brain tumours and share experiences
◾ Understand the condition better
◾ Work with clinical staff and researchers to improve clinical care and facilitate research for people living with brain tumours
BERTI's activities include:
◾ Supporting patient and public involvement in brain tumour research
◾ Providing a platform for education and discussion
We hold regular webinars, meetings, research focus groups and public engagement events on topics related to brain tumours.
Together we can make a difference for people with brain tumours.
To join BERTI or for further information, please email: berti@uhb.nhs.uk.
Contact BERTI
To make a general enquiry about our BERTI, please send our team an e-mail: berti@uhb.nhs.uk.
For further information on BERTI and how you can get in touch with us, please download our information form.