Bio
Roger Wilson, a distinguished patient representative, has exemplified unwavering commitment and resilience since his diagnosis with soft tissue sarcoma in 1999. He founded Sarcoma UK, initially serving as a hub of sarcoma information, which expanded as more patients and carers became involved. Sarcoma UK went on to play a pivotal role in the establishment of the British Sarcoma Group (BSG) in 2005 and Sarcoma Patients Euronet (now Sarcoma Patients Advocacy Global Network SPAGN) in 2009. Mr. Wilson’s patient advocacy extends internationally and includes serving for five years on the Advisory Board of the former National Cancer Director, Professor Sir Mike Richards, and key contributions to the NCRI Board and Consumer Forum, the Methods in Cancer Clinical Research workshop, and the MHRA Patient and Public Participation Group. His tireless advocacy has been recognized with a CBE in the 2011 New Year Honours, honorary doctorates from the Universities of Sheffield and Lancaster, and a 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from Sarcoma Patients Euronet, reflecting his lasting impact on the sarcoma community and beyond.