Register online by December 21, 2012: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8N5DLD3This symposium will address emerging issues and resources in comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research (CER/PCOR). Particular focus will be placed on describing emerging priorities and methods for CER, maximizing opportunities for obtaining funding from PCORI, addressing stakeholder engagement, and networking for investigators interested in collaborating on CER/PCOR projects.Also note: The UCSF Helen Diller Family Cancer Center will be hosting a Cancer Interest Group Lunch Breakout from 12:30-1:30 PM following the CTSI Symposium on Comparative Effectiveness Research. The group will meet at Laurel Heights in Room 384. Lunch will be served so please RSVP by Dec. 21 to Kathryn at PhillipsK@pharmacy.ucsf.edu.Come hear what’s happening in Comparative Effectiveness Research, Patient Centered Outcomes Research, and cancer translational and policy research, and meet your colleagues. Discuss the hottest policy issues, the most promising funding trends, and the most exciting translational research efforts!All are welcome and we particularly encourage new or junior faculty and post-docs or those new to cancer research to join us. We also encourage those who are basic or clinical scientists to join us to discuss translational efforts. Room Name/Number: Laurel Heights Auditorium Event Web Page: http://ctsi.ucsf.edu/calendar/about-ctsi/ctsi-symposium-comparative-effectiveness-research-0 Sponsor: CSTI Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Open to Audiences: Alumni, Faculty, Housestaff, Patients, Post-docs, Public, Staff, Students Event Types: Conference, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy Contact: Aria Yow Job Title: Central Analyst Organization: CTSI Contact Phone: 415-514-8068 Contact Fax: 415-514-8212 Location: Laurel Heights