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National Palliative Care Research Center

Without research, palliative care is an art, not a science.

Scientific Advisory Board

The Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of internationally prominent scientists who will give final approval for all research grants, collaborative projects, and junior faculty career development awards based upon recommendations made by the NPCRC's Scientific Review Committee.

Julia Addington-Hall, PhD

Harvey M. Chochinov, MD, PhD

Stephen R. Connor, PhD

Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD, FAAN

Kathleen M. Foley, MD

Jay Magaziner, PhD

Margaret McLean Heitkemper, RN, PhD, FAAN

Diane Meier, MD

 

"NIH announces RFA for Implementation Research" | 6th Research Congress of the EAPC, Glasgow, UK, June 10-12, 2010:Abstract submission deadline November 16 | A Global Problem: Cancer Pain from the Laboratory to the Bedside | A look at the new field of palliative care | Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care Lived Two Months Longer New Study Shows Impact of Early Palliative Care Intervention | Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care Lived Two Months Longer New Study Shows Impact of Early Palliative Care Intervention | NIH Seeks High Risk, High Impact Proposals through NIH Director's Pioneer, New Innovator, and Transformative R01 Initiatives | NIH Seeks High Risk, High Impact Proposals through NIH Director's Pioneer, New Innovator, and Transformative R01 Initiatives | NPCRC and American Cancer Society Award $1.5 Million in Palliative Care Research Grants | NPCRC receives a $5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute. | NPCRC receives a $5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute. | One Day Extension for Full Proposal Submission | Palliative Care Intervention for Patients with Advanced Cancer Provides Quality of Life and Mood Benefits - JAMA, Aug. 19, 2009 | Privacy Policy | Scientific Advisory Council | SOCIAL SUPPORT IS KEY TO NURSING HOME LENGTH OF STAY BEFORE DEATH | The Mapi Research Institute has announced an award for a junior person who works on improving the quality life of the terminally ill.

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