PCORI - Call for Topics and Research Prioritization Methods - Workshops Dec 4 & 5

December 3, 2012 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will host workshops tomorrow and Wednesday to solicit input from patients, researchers and other healthcare stakeholders on its draft process for generating and selecting specific research topics. On Tuesday, December 4, PCORI will hold a workshop called " What Should PCORI Study? A Call for Topics from Patients and Stakeholders." The event will solicit recommendations from a diverse group of healthcare stakeholders for specific topics to consider for funding and feedback on PCORI's plans for engaging stakeholders in the research process.   On Wednesday, December 5, the institute will host the "PCORI Research Prioritization Methods Workshop." During this event, research methodologists, patients and other stakeholders will share best practices for improving research prioritization methods and help PCORI refine its proposed prioritization process to see that it addresses the needs of patients and those who care for them.   You can participate in each workshop through:   A free webcast. Register to view both workshops here: www.webcastregister.com/pcori  Tuesday's webcast will be live from 8:00-10:45 a.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday's webcast will be live from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. An archive of both workshop webcasts will be available on the PCORI website after the events Join the conversation via Twitter using the #PCORI hashtag. "Suggest a Question" that PCORI can consider as it develops targeted research funding announcements. Submit additional feedback via email to getinvolved@pcori.org. Please visit each workshop event page for more information, including agendas and information on presenters and participants.   ### About PCORI The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, non-profit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed health care decisions. PCORI is committed to continuously seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work. More information is available at www.pcori.org.   Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute | 1828 L Street, NW | Suite 900 | Washington | DC | 20036