Join us on Monday, January 28, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for
a webinar exploring PCORI's Patient-Researcher Matching Challenge. W e announced this initiative in December with $50,000 in
prize money for applicants who submit the
best concept or prototype for a system connecting researchers and patient
partners interested in pursuing rigorous patient-centered outcomes research. We
are undertaking the challenge in collaboration with the San Francisco-based
company Health 2.0.
The
webinar will provide an overview of the challenge and let potential applicants
pose questions to me and to our Director of Communications, Bill Silberg.
Our
approach to research is neither traditional nor simple because it requires
sustained and meaningful engagement with patients, caregivers and other
stakeholders. We know many researchers are interested in adopting this approach
and seek funding from us, but don't necessarily know the best or most effective
way to proceed. Likewise, many patients are interested in working with
researchers, but are unsure of how to make the connection that will allow them
to participate.
The
PCORI Challenge offers an opportunity for innovators to help researchers and
patients connect, and help PCORI fulfill our commitment to "research done
differently" by bringing together in collaboration the many voices that
represent our diverse healthcare community.
Applicants
may consider submitting a well-articulated conceptual model, adaptation of an
existing matching protocol reimagined for the purpose outlined in this
challenge, a prototype for an entirely new web-based service or app, some
combination of these approaches, or something else entirely. Winners of the
challenge will receive cash prizes and their work may be considered for
additional PCORI support.
We
thank you for your continued interest in our work and encourage you to register for the webinar to
learn more about this exciting approach to problem-solving.
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