The GIC is committed to patient-centered research. We have established a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), a group of diverse patients and family members from participating institutions of the GIC. The purpose of the PFAC is to incorporate the patient and family perspectives into our research activities. We value the insight, background and experiences of our patients, families and communities. We strive for an inclusive environment where all PFAC partners feel empowered to participate. Our patients' and families' voices are integral to our work. The PFAC helps provide input on patient-facing communications, ideas for general and diversity recruitment into institutional biobanks, improving transparency with patients and families, and on protocols and studies. The PFAC convenes monthly with the GIC. 

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