The following organizations contributed to the planning of Advanced Methods in CER-PCOR: The 10-Step Framework as Our Advanced Methods Roadmap.
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PROEM Center of Excellence in Comparative Effectiveness and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Education Established in 2014, the Patient Centered Research for Outcomes, Effectiveness, and Measurement (PROEM) Center of Excellence in Comparative Effectiveness and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) works to expand and improve training in comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research (CER-PCOR). Housed in the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, it is one of five centers funded by the Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) Foundation to help expand CER-PCOR education and training programs across the nation. |
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Patient-Centered Involvement in Evaluating the Effectiveness of Treatments (PATIENTS) The PATIENTS Program empowers patients to propose questions about their health care concerns and actively participate in studies to answer them. Unlike many other research programs, PATIENTS encourages patients to get involved in every aspect of its studies. It leverages innovative partnerships with patient communities and health care systems to ensure that patients, health care providers and other partners are actively engaged in research. |
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The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), is a trade association that leads the effort to advance medical technology in order to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world. The association advocates on a global basis for the highest ethical standards, timely patient access to safe and effective products, and economic policies that reward value creation. |
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Celgene Celgene strives to deliver innovative and life-changing drugs for patients, building a major global biopharmaceutical corporation while focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of products for the treatment of cancer and other severe, immune, inflammatory conditions. |
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The National Pharmaceutical Council The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) is a non-profit health policy research organization dedicated to the advancement of good evidence and science, and to fostering an environment in the United States that supports medical innovation. |
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Novartis Novartis is a global health care company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. Its mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives, while serving as a trusted leader in changing the practice of medicine. |
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Pfizer Pfizer applies science and its global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives through the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products. The company's global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines, as well as many of the world’s best-known consumer healthcare products. |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to patients with serious diseases. |
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Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions (CIPS) Knowledge Enterprise The Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions (CIPS) Knowledge Enterprise prepares pharmacists for new roles in clinical care, optimizing the expertise of the pharmacist as the medication expert on the health care team to deliver high quality evidence-based programs. |
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PatientsLikeMe PatientsLikeMe is committed to putting patients first by providing a better, more effective way for them to share their real-world health experiences to help themselves, other patients like them, and organizations that focus on their conditions. |
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PhRMA Foundation The PhRMA Foundation supports young scientists in disciplines important to the pharmaceutical industry by awarding them competitive research fellowships and grants at a critical decision point at the outset of their careers. Its aim is to encourage young scientists who will be the leaders of tomorrow to pursue careers in research and education related to drug discovery. |
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PSC Partners Seeking a Cure PSC Partners Seeking a Cure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to provide education and support to PSC patients, families, and caregivers, and to raise funds to research causes, treatments and cures for primary sclerosing cholangitis. |
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University of Maryland, College Park The University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university and the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland. Its mission is to provide excellent teaching, research, and service, educating students and advancing knowledge in areas of importance to the state, the nation, and the world. |
Patient Participants:
The organizers of Advanced Methods in CER-PCOR: The 10-Step Framework as Our Advanced Methods Roadmap wish to acknowledge and offer their gratitude to the following individuals for providing the voice of the patient during the event:
- Carolyn Alexander
- Beverly Butler
- Cynthia Chauhan
- Patricia Corbin
- Rachel Gomel
- Gail Graham
- Dwyan Monroe
- Del Price
- Minnie Reddy
- Jimmie Slade