Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 5701.1702. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Biomedical research.”  Comprehensive research pertaining to the application of the natural sciences to the study and clinical practice of medicine at an institution, including biobehavioral research related to tobacco use.

“Clinical research.”  Patient-oriented research which involves direct interaction and study of the mechanisms of human disease, including therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, epidemiological and behavioral studies and the development of new technology.

“Collaborative research.”  Peer-reviewed biomedical, clinical or health services research conducted jointly by two or more applicants that cooperate to identify priorities and conduct research which provides for the sharing of infrastructure, resources and expertise.

“Department.”  The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth.

“Health services research.”  Any of the following:

“Intellectual property.”  Includes:

“NIH.”  The National Institutes of Health.

“Research.”  Biomedical, clinical, collaborative and health services research.