How to become a research advocate

FORCE trains people who are new to science to use their personal experiences to help guide hereditary cancer research.

FORCE Research Advocate Training (FRAT)

The FRAT Program is a basic, self-paced, online educational course aimed at preparing people to become engaged in research advocacy on behalf of the hereditary cancer community. The program consists of a series of expert-led webinars on topics including basic cancer, breast and ovarian cancer, genetics, statistics, clinical trials and research, patient protection, ethics, and government regulatory processes.

Please complete this application if you are interested in participating in the FRAT program. If you already have research knowledge or experience and want to put it to good use or have questions about the FRAT Program, please contact Diane Rose at dianer@facingourrisk.org.