The Illinois Research Network investigators are proud to work with patients with Long COVID.
Some patients with Long COVID who volunteered as study participants have established the ILLInet PARticipAnT Research wOrk grOuP (also known as PARATROOPers).
ILLInet PARATROOPers mission
1. Inform research performed by researchers. Provide input on the design and implementation of the study and clinical trials based on our lived experience.
2. Foster a sense of community and communication between researchers and patients with Long COVID.
3. Advocate for those who have Long COVID in our communities and help inform/educate the public about Long COVID
Learn more about the group here: https://www.illinetparatroopers.org/