Health Services Core

Care Delivery and Comparative Effectiveness Research
New care models are emerging that show promise for improving outcomes for older adults with cancer. Studies that assess the effectiveness of these models in vulnerable older adults need expert input on design issues and outcome choices appropriate to older patients. The Core mission is to support clinical investigators to design and conduct high-quality health services research focused on older adults with cancer and caregivers including patterns of care, comparative effectiveness, and care delivery.

CORE MISSION

• Foster and advance Health Services Research (HSR) in geriatric oncology
• Support clinical investigators to design and conduct high-quality HSR focused on older adults with cancer and caregivers including patterns of care, comparative effectiveness, and care delivery
• Partner with Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Core to understand strengths and limitations of specific data elements
• Provide consultations for HSR projects
• Expand evidence base for personalized tailored care for older adults with cancer

CORE FUNCTION

• Consultation service for junior geriatric oncology investigators and senior investigators new to cancer and aging
• Advance quality of real-world data for older adults by advocating inclusion of standardized geriatric-specific domains

CORE MEMBERS

Cara McDermott, PharmD, PhD, MSc
Junior Investigator Lead

Anita Kumar, MD, MSc
Member

Christina Minami, MD, MS
Member

Evelyn Arana, MS, DrPH
Member

Harvey Cohen, MD
External Advisory Board Member

John Simmons
Patient Advocate Board: SCOREboard Member

Kelly Kenzik, PhD
Member

Lisa Lowenstein, PhD, MPH
Member

Manvi Sharma, RPh, MBA, PhD
Junior CARG Board Member

Meghan Karuturi, MD, MSc
Junior CARG Board Member

Edward Cutler
Patient Advocate Board: SCOREboard Member

Ryan Nipp, MD, MPH
Member

Shailesh Advani
Member

Sophie Pilleron, PhD
Member

Stuart Lichtman, MD, FACP, FASCO
External Advisory Board Member

Core Inquiry: If you have research inquiry for this Core, please complete the Research Inquiry Form here: