Mission
The PCRC's mission is to support the conduct of high quality, effective palliative care clinical research by:
- Supporting investigators at all levels of experience in the conduct of clinical studies
- Conducting nationally representative, multi-institutional studies that include diverse populations;
- Leveraging standardized data elements and a de-identified palliative care study data repository that amplifies the impact of any single study;
- Providing methodologic resources, participant access/recruitment, and the expertise of PCRC investigators from multiple disciplines.
To achieve this mission, the PCRC’s three-pronged strategy focuses on: (1) developing palliative care research capacity; (2) supporting the conduct, analysis, and dissemination of high-quality research in palliative care; and, (3) training and mentoring next / future investigators committed to advancing palliative care research.
Vision
Excellent palliative care relies on best evidence and a scientific underpinning.
The PCRC exists to lead, catalyze, and empower a community of investigators who are developing an evidence base to ensure high-quality care and optimal well-being for persons with serious illness and their caregivers.
Values
The PCRC core values include:
- Community: connecting and strengthening investigators from multiple disciplines and perspectives
- Excellence: ensuring scientific rigor
- Impact: research that makes a difference for persons with serious illness and their caregivers
- Longevity: creating an enduring and agile research infrastructure