Patient Engagement Collaborative

CTTI and the FDA Select Representatives for Patient Engagement Collaborative

CTTI Project: Patient Engagement Collaborative

The Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced newly selected representatives for the Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC) today. The group of 16 patients, caregivers, and patient group representatives will meet with the FDA several times a year to discuss topics such as communication, transparency, and the best ways for patients to participate in the FDA’s regulatory discussions about medical products.

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CTTI Selected to Support FDA Efforts to Increase Patient Engagement Through New Collaborative

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CTTI Project: Patient Engagement Collaborative

CTTI has been engaged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support its Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC), an effort created in partnership with CTTI to bring together members of the patient community to discuss the best ways for patients to participate in the FDA’s regulatory discussions about medical products.

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Now Accepting Applications for FDA and CTTI Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC) 

Posted on by Hannah Faulkner

The FDA and CTTI are currently accepting applications from patient advocates interested in becoming members of the Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC). The PEC is an ongoing, shared forum in which the patient community (PEC members), FDA, and CTTI discuss a range of topics for enhancing communication, education, and patient engagement related to medical product regulation.    

Applicants will be selected based on their ability to meaningfully contribute to the PEC, represent and express the patient voice for their constituency, work in a constructive manner with relevant individuals and organizations, and understand and navigate the clinical research system. The two-year term will begin January 1, 2025.  

Successful applicants will include: 

  • Patients who have personal disease experience 
  • Caregivers who directly support patients (e.g., a family member or friend) and have personal disease experience through this caregiver role 
  • Representatives from patient groups who, through their role in the patient group, have direct or indirect disease experience 

 PEC members participate in 5-6 virtual meetings per year. Other meetings may be organized, as needed. 

The following PDF format documents are required to apply and must be submitted at the same time: 

  • A current and complete one- to two-page resume or bio that summarizes your patient advocacy experience and related activities; and   
  • A one-page professional letter of endorsement from a patient group with which you have worked closely on activities that are relevant to the PEC  

A maximum of 75 applicants will be considered for PEC membership and up to eight members will be selected. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the online form starting on July 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. A maximum of 75 completed applications will be considered.   

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 8, 2024 or until 75 complete applications are received, whichever happens first.     

Those who are unable to apply electronically are encouraged to call FDA Patient Affairs at 301-796-8460 to arrange for a mail submission.   

Please review the related Federal Register Notice for important information about the application process. 

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Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC) Application to Open Soon

Posted on by Hannah Faulkner

The FDA and CTTI will be accepting applications this summer from patient community representatives interested in becoming members of the Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC). The PEC is an ongoing, shared forum where patient community representatives and regulators come together to discuss strategies for increasing patient engagement. Get ready to apply so you don’t miss your chance to join this unique group!  

Successful applicants will include:  

  • Patients who have personal disease experience  
  • Caregivers who support patients (e.g., a family member or friend) and have personal disease experience through this caregiver role  
  • Representatives from patient groups who, through their role in the patient group, have direct or indirect disease experience  

The following PDF documents are required to apply:  

  • A current and complete one- to two-page resume or bio that summarizes your patient advocacy experience and related activities (PDF format required); and    
  • A one-page professional letter of endorsement from a patient group with which you have worked closely on activities that are relevant to the PEC (PDF format required)  

A maximum of 75 applicants will be considered. If you or someone you know may be interested in applying, please check the FDA’s PEC webpage for details.