The Centers for Education

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The Centers for Education Research on
Therapeutics (CERTs) Funding Opportunity
Announcements

• FOAs RFA-HS-07-004 and RFA-HS-07-008
• Technical Assistance Call
• November 9, 2006

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AHRQs Mission
Improve the quality, safety, efficiency and
effectiveness of health care for all Americans
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CERTs 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

• Authorized under Food and Drug Modernization Act
  (FDAMA) of 1997 and AHRQ reauthorization of 1999.
• Cooperative agreements - permits sharing of
  resources, substantial government involvement but
  without level of control seen in contracts.
• Leverages AHRQ funding with additional public-
  private partnerships.
• Currently 11 research centers, 1 coordinating
  center, and 1 steering committee.

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Centers for Education and Research on
Therapeutics
Private Industry Foundations etc.
Steering Committee
Coordinating Center
Other Federal Agencies
Research Center
AHRQ
FDA
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CERTs Vision and Mission

• Vision To be a trusted national resource for
  people seeking to improve health through the best
  use of medical therapies.
• Mission To conduct research and provide
  education that will advance the optimal use of
  drugs, medical devices, and biological products.

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FOA Announcements

• CERTs Research Centers
• http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-H
  S-07-004.html
• CERTs Coordinating Center
• http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-H
  S-07-008.html
• Addendum for Health IT
• http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NO
  T-HS-07-005.html

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FOA Announcements

• CERTs Technical Assistance Call
• http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NO
  T-HS-07-025.html
• Budget Submission Instructions
• http//grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NO
  T-HS-07-030.html

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HIT Research Center

• Open to those eligible to apply to RC CC FOAs
  currently funded CERTs
• Objectives To develop, demonstrate,
  disseminate evidence and educational/
  translational materials on the role and use of
  HIT tools in safe and effective therapeutics use
• 8 potential areas for study listed in FOA

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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
• Rutgers Mental Health
• Cornell Devices
• MD Anderson/Baylor Patient Adherence/Consumer
  Education

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Center Description

• Infrastructure rather than large scale studies.
• Supports Department of Health and Human Services
  (DHHS) agency missions.
• Flexibility to modify project to support
  programmatic needs.
• Identifiable/quantifiable program goals based on
  patient outcomes.
• Outreach to improve both local and national
  health outcomes through partnerships.

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Key Dates

• Letter of Intent Receipt Date November 10, 2006
• Opening date November 14, 2006
• Application Submission/Receipt Date December
  14, 2006
• Peer Review Date Approx March 1, 2007
• Earliest Anticipated Start Date July 2007

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