Mima Research
A patient-centred, data-driven approach to oncology research.
Transforming cancer research through patient engagement
Mima Research leverages a large, engaged community of cancer patients to support exploratory research, hypothesis generation and observational studies.
We focus on patient-reported outcomes, lived experience, symptoms, treatment journeys and behavioural data – capturing the full context of the patient's reality.
Our approach combines rigorous scientific methodology with deep patient engagement, delivering insights that traditional research methods often miss.
Key benefits
Our research collaboration model
A collaborative process designed to deliver actionable insights
Design
We work with your team to understand your research objectives, define the target population, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and share a first recruitment feasibility.
Engage
We execute a targeted outreach to the Mima sub-population that matches your research criteria.
Recruit
The Mima patients interested in your research are connected / redirected to your existing secure platform for ad-hoc consenting, then follow your screening and research process.
Patient-centred data, beyond traditional surveys
Mima captures the full patient experience in ways that traditional methods cannot
Richer context
Symptoms, treatments, lifestyle, emotional state and daily life are captured over time in the patients' own words, providing unprecedented depth.
Longitudinal follow-up
Instead of one-off snapshots, Mima enables repeated measures over months, following the actual patient journey through treatment and beyond.
Engagement and retention
Mima is designed as a companion for patients, which translates to higher engagement and better data completeness throughout the study.
Scientific guidance & governance
Mima Research is built in collaboration with oncology experts to ensure relevance, ethics and quality at every stage.
Our scientific advisory board includes oncologists, researchers, and patient advocates who guide our methodology, ensure ethical standards, and validate our data collection approaches.
All research projects follow rigorous protocols for patient consent, data privacy, and scientific integrity, meeting or exceeding industry standards.
Example of research supported by Mima Research
Pilot study illustrating Mima Research capabilities.
Breast cancer care gaps & QoL pilot
- • Population: 1,321 women with breast cancer (all stages), currently on treatment
- • Aim: assess perceived gaps in information/care and HRQoL (SF-8)
- • Survey: 28 questions covering demographics, cancer history, care gaps, SF-8
Targeted recruitment through Mima community
- • Outreach: to a predefined breast-cancer sub-cohort matching criteria
- • Engagement: 747 patients clicked through (CTR 56%)
- • Completion: 262 full surveys completed (35% completion rate)
Fast HEOR-grade delivery
- • Speed: 262 completions reached in 4 days
- • Fieldwork: raw data delivered 14 days after questionnaire lock
- • Outcome: demonstrates HEOR-grade studies in weeks instead of months
Discuss a research project with us
Whether you're exploring a hypothesis, validating assumptions, or gathering patient insights to inform clinical programs, we'd love to learn about your needs.
Contact our research team