Sept. 24: ‘The Future of Patient-Centered CER’
August 18, 2026
Would you like to learn more about research funding opportunities offered by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)? Join Harv Feldman, MD, deputy executive director for patient-centered research programs at PCORI, on Sept. 24 at noon in Pharmacy Hall Room N106, for an exploration of PCORI’s unique approach to funding patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies, as well as related projects in dissemination and implementation and patient and community engagement. Feldman will discuss some of the factors that drive PCORI’s overall funding priorities and share some practical information on PCORI funding opportunities and how to stay engaged with PCORI.
Feldman has more than 35 years’ experience as an epidemiologist, nephrologist, and leader in numerous senior roles at the University of Pennsylvania. Since 2022, he has been deputy executive director for patient-centered research programs at PCORI, where he oversees an array of activities, including funding research studies and research-related projects, engaging the health care community in PCORI’s work, and advancing dissemination and implementation of research findings.
The event will be held in person and virtually with a question-and-answer period with interested faculty. Registration is requested.