Pharmacy’s Ngorsuraches appointed to national research institute’s advisory panel

Surachat Ngorsuraches, professor in the Harrison College of Pharmacy’s Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, has been appointed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as a member of its Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement.

Ngorsuraches will join other members of the panel in applying his experience and expertise to helping PCORI refine and prioritize the research it funds. He will also ensure that the research PCORI supports centers on the outcomes that matter to patients and other healthcare decision makers.

“Given my extensive experience in engaging various populations, including those affected by multiple sclerosis and underrepresented communities, I aim to contribute to PCORI's diverse research landscape,” said Ngorsuraches. “Specifically, I am interested in joining the Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement to assist PCORI in refining research questions, providing scientific and technical expertise, and fostering a culture of patient-centeredness across its initiatives, particularly regarding underrepresented populations and those facing health disparities.

“Finally, I would like to learn about patient and stakeholder engagement from PCORI and other advisory committee members, and bring them back to advance my patient and stakeholder engagement in research and PCOR/CER in the Deep South states.”

PCORI is an independent, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions.

Ngorsuraches was selected on the basis of his experience, expertise and ability to contribute to the panel’s mission. Panel members represent a broad range of healthcare stakeholder groups and perspectives, including patients, family caregivers, clinicians, drug and device makers and researchers, among others.

More information about the Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement, including its scope of work and a list of all members, is available on the PCORI website.