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Featured Research Areas
Our researchers are focused on expanding access to palliative care and improving the quality of the care that patients with serious illness receive.
Palliative Care Access and Outcomes
PaRC is at the forefront of developing and testing new models of palliative care to expand access and maximize impact for patients with serious illness.
Improving Treatment of Pain and Addiction
PaRC leads both scientific discovery and resource development for the care of patients with serious illness who also grapple with complex pain and addiction.
Supporting Patient and Family Decision Making
PaRC research supports patients and caregivers with medical decision-making in serious illness.
Strengthening Clinician Communication Skills
PaRC faculty are known for their contributions to the most widely recognized methods for teaching clinician communication skills.
Growing the Palliative Care Workforce
PaRC is committed to building a workforce that better reflects all patients with serious illness, especially those from underrepresented minority groups.
A collaborative of researchers
Our sixteen faculty members and countless mentees are located across the University of Pittsburgh and have ties to institutions such as the Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC facilities, and the Pittsburgh VA. They have received numerous awards and are members of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the Oncology Nursing Society, and more.
Events
PaRC runs several event series to keep clinicians and researchers informed about the latest discoveries in palliative care research.
