Center for Health and the Social Sciences

The Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs) is a research program administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The University of Chicago collaborates with 14 other CERTs across the country to conduct research and provide education that will advance the optimal use of drugs, medical devices, and biological products.

CERT Site	Theme
Brigham and Women’s Hospital	Health IT
Cincinnati Hospital Children’s Med Ctr	Pediatric therapeutics
Duke University Medical Center	Therapies for heart and blood vessel disorders
HMO Research Network	Multiple population-based delivery systems
Houston Area CERT	Consumer education and patient adherence
KP Ctr for Health Research, Portland	Coordinating Center
Rutgers University	Mental health therapeutics
University of Alabama - Birmingham	Musculoskeletal disorders
University of Arizona & C-Path	Drug interactions/Women’s health
University of Chicago	Clinical, economic issues in hospital settings
University of Illinois - Chicago	Prescribing tools, including formularies
University of Iowa	Elderly and aging
University of Pennsylvania	Anti-infective use and resistance
Vanderbilt University	Therapeutic issues in Medicaid & VA system
Weill Medical College - Cornell	Therapeutic medical devices