The “Centers for Education & The “Centers for Education & Research on Therapeutics” (CERTs) Research on Therapeutics” (CERTs) Funding Opportunity Announcements Funding Opportunity Announcements FOAs RFA-HS-07-004 and RFA-HS-07-008 FOAs RFA-HS-07-004 and RFA-HS-07-008 Technical Assistance Call Technical Assistance Call November 9, 2006 November 9, 2006 1
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The “Centers for Education & Research on The “Centers for Education & Research on Therapeutics” (CERTs) Therapeutics” (CERTs)
FOAs RFA-HS-07-004 and RFA-HS-07-008FOAs RFA-HS-07-004 and RFA-HS-07-008Technical Assistance CallTechnical Assistance Call
November 9, 2006November 9, 2006
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AHRQ’s MissionAHRQ’s Mission
Improve the quality, safety, efficiency and Improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of health care for all Americanseffectiveness of health care for all Americans
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CERTs ProgramCERTs Program
Funded and administered as a cooperative agreement program by AHRQ in consultation with the FDA
CERTs is a national demonstration program whose mission is to conduct research and provide education that advances the optimal use of drugs, biologicals, and medical devices.
Serves therapeutic interests of AHRQ, FDA, CMS, and other Federal partners involved with therapeutics
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CERTs Overview CERTs Overview
Authorized under Food and Drug Modernization Act Authorized under Food and Drug Modernization Act (FDAMA) of 1997 and AHRQ reauthorization of 1999.(FDAMA) of 1997 and AHRQ reauthorization of 1999.
Cooperative agreements - permits sharing of Cooperative agreements - permits sharing of resources, substantial government involvement but resources, substantial government involvement but without level of control seen in contracts.without level of control seen in contracts.
Leverages AHRQ funding with additional public- Leverages AHRQ funding with additional public- private partnerships. private partnerships.
Currently 11 research centers, 1 coordinating Currently 11 research centers, 1 coordinating center, and 1 steering committee.center, and 1 steering committee.
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Private Industry Private Industry Foundations etc.Foundations etc.
Steering CommitteeSteering Committee
AHRQ
FDAFDA
Research CenterResearch Center Other Federal Other Federal AgenciesAgencies
Coordinating Coordinating CenterCenter
Centers for Education and Centers for Education and Research on TherapeuticsResearch on Therapeutics
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CERTs Vision and MissionCERTs Vision and Mission
Vision:Vision: To be a trusted national resource for To be a trusted national resource for people seeking to improve health through the people seeking to improve health through the best use of medical therapies. best use of medical therapies.
Mission:Mission: To conduct research and provide To conduct research and provide education that will advance the optimal use of education that will advance the optimal use of drugs, medical devices, and biological drugs, medical devices, and biological products.products.
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FOA AnnouncementsFOA Announcements
CERTs Research CentersCERTs Research Centershttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-07-004.htmlhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-07-004.html
Open to those eligible to apply to RC & CC Open to those eligible to apply to RC & CC FOAs + currently funded CERTsFOAs + currently funded CERTs
Objectives: To develop, demonstrate, & Objectives: To develop, demonstrate, & disseminate evidence and educational/ disseminate evidence and educational/ translational materials on the role and use of translational materials on the role and use of HIT tools in safe and effective therapeutics use HIT tools in safe and effective therapeutics use
8 potential areas for study listed in FOA8 potential areas for study listed in FOA
Projected Funding Projected Funding
8 Research Centers: $8 million
– $1,000,000 total cost per RC/yr
– Dedicated funding for one RC on Health IT
– 4 year funding anticipated
One Coordinating Center: $400 thousand
– 4 year funding anticipated
Separate, ongoing funding of 4 RCs intially funded in 2006 – Iowa – Aging