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    These updates capture highlights of findings from systematic reviews and our funded research studies.

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    Find out about projects based on the health conditions they focus on, the state they are in, and if they have results.

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    Featured Topic: Women's Health

    Learn more about the projects we support on conditions that specifically or more often affect women.

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    Engagement Tools and Resources for Research

    This searchable peer-to-peer repository includes resources that can inform future work in patient-centered outcomes research.

    Explore Engagement in Health Literature

    This tool enables searching for published articles about engagement in health research.

    Research Fundamentals: A New On-Demand Training

    It enables those new to health research or patient-centered research to learn more about the research process.

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    PCORI Funding Opportunities

    View and learn about the newly opened funding announcements and the upcoming PFAs in 2021.

    Tips for Submitting a Responsive LOI

    Find out what PCORI looks for in a letter of intent (LOI) along with other helpful tips.

    PCORI Awardee Resources

    These resources can help awardees in complying with the terms and conditions of their contract.

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    Meetings & Events

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    January 2021 Board of Governors Meeting

    The Board approved funding for a new research study relating to kidney health and a new funding allocation for PCORnet. Learn more

    Confronting COVID-19: A Webinar Series

    Learn more about the series and access recordings and summary reports of all six sessions.

    2020 PCORI Annual Meeting

    Watch recordings of all sessions, and view titles and descriptions of the posters presented at the virtual meeting.

Blog

PCORI's Continued Commitment to Researching Rare Diseases

Published: 
February 25, 2020
Author(s): 
Scott Berns, MD, MPH
Blog Topics: 
Advisory Panels
Guest Blogs
Research
It’s been an eventful year for Scott Berns, MD, MPH. In September 2019, Berns and his wife, Leslie Gordon, MD, PhD, were keynote speakers at the PCORI Annual Meeting. Then, in November, Berns was elevated to Chair of PCORI’s Advisory Panel on Rare Disease. In observance of Rare Disease Day, on...
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Supporting the Safety Net through Research Training and Engagement

Published: 
February 14, 2020
Author(s): 
Adney Rakotoniaina
Blog Topics: 
Engagement Blogs
Research
Community Health Centers (CHCs), including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), provide primary care services to the most underserved populations in the country. These health centers also offer dental, behavioral, pharmacy, and other services to patients who would otherwise be unable to...
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Updates to Engagement Award Funding Opportunities

Published: 
February 3, 2020
Author(s): 
Ivey Wohlfeld
Blog Topics: 
Application Process
Engagement Blogs
Funding Awards
Since 2014, the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program has awarded more than $95 million to fund more than 477 projects that build communities ready to engage in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER). Supporting communities to...
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A New Year, a New Decade -- and a New Leader at PCORI

Published: 
January 27, 2020
Author(s): 
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
Blog Topics: 
Research
The start of a new year is a time to celebrate accomplishments and reflect on opportunities and challenges ahead, especially when it marks the beginning of a new decade. PCORI is ringing in 2020 by doing both given two new, exciting events that will shape our work going forward. Christine Goertz,...
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Published: 
January 13, 2020
Author(s): 
Josephine P. Briggs, MD
With holiday celebrations behind us and the new year under way, I’d like to share some thoughts about PCORI’s accomplishments over the past 12 months and some of our plans for 2020. Although I only recently assumed the role of Interim Executive Director, it’s clear to me that 2019 was an important...
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New Research Funding Opportunities Address New Priorities

Published: 
January 7, 2020
Blog Topics: 
Application Process
Funding Awards
Research
As our calendars announce a new year, we are pleased to announce the release of our latest research funding opportunities.
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How Patient-Centeredness Dramatically Benefits Research

Published: 
December 10, 2019
Author(s): 
Josephine P. Briggs, MD
This is a busy time for us here at PCORI. In the month or so since I joined the PCORI team as Interim Executive Director, I’ve had the great pleasure of learning more about the amazing portfolio of science supported by PCORI and of meeting many staff members and stakeholders to discuss our work...
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Looking Back with Gratitude and Pride

Published: 
December 10, 2019
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
When I became PCORI’s executive director in 2011, I knew it was the opportunity of a lifetime to help research more purposefully serve patients, clinicians, and the many decision makers in the healthcare arena. There were so many ways research could be made more realistic, effective, and efficient...
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Introducing the Engagement Tool and Resource Repository for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Published: 
December 2, 2019
Author(s): 
Krista Woodward, MPH, MSW,
Ivey Wohlfeld,
Alana Cole
Blog Topics: 
Engagement Blogs
Research
PCORI requires that its funded projects meaningfully engage patients and other stakeholders throughout the research process. Engagement with patients and those who care for them ensures that study results are more relevant for decision making, and thus, more likely to be taken up in practice. But...
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Engaging and Serving the Veteran Community

Published: 
November 8, 2019
Author(s): 
Adney Rakotoniaina
Blog Topics: 
Engagement Blogs
Research
When military members return to civilian life, they sometimes carry undiscussed wounds, ranging from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to familial interpersonal strain. Frequently, these conditions are known only by veterans and their families. The Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards...
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About the PCORI blog

Welcome to the PCORI blog, an online forum designed to discuss and share information about patient-centered outcomes research. Blog postings are from PCORI staff, Board and Methodology Committee members, and external partners.

We encourage you to post comments and link to and share our content within PCORI’s Terms of Service.

About Us

  • Our Programs
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  • Procurement Opportunities
  • Our Staff
  • Our Vision & Mission
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Research & Results

  • Explore Our Portfolio
  • Research Fundamentals
  • Research Results Highlights
  • Putting Evidence to Work
  • Peer Review
  • Evidence Synthesis
  • About Our Research

Engagement

  • The Value of Engagement
  • Engagement in Health Research Literature Explorer
  • Influencing the Culture of Research
  • Engagement Awards
  • Engagement Resources
  • Engage with Us

Funding Opportunities

  • What & Who We Fund
  • What You Need to Know to Apply
  • Applicant Training
  • Merit Review
  • Awardee Resources
  • Help Center

Meetings & Events

January 21
Cycle 1 2021 Broad PFA Applicant Town Hall
February 2
PCORI 2021 and Beyond: Opportunities for Funding and Involvement in Patient-Centered Research
February 9
Board of Governors Meeting: February 9, 2021

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