Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 5701.903. Health research program

(1) There is established in the department a health research program which shall be known as the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program.  Appropriations from the fund to the department shall be used to fund research projects and related infrastructure by eligible applicants.

This includes:

(2) Funds appropriated for the program may be used to conduct peer reviews and performance reviews.

(1) There is hereby established in the department the Health Research Advisory Committee.

(2) The committee is comprised of the following:

(3) Members appointed to the committee by the Governor must possess expertise in health care or research, with representation by institution-based research specialists, practicing clinicians, clinical investigators and public health professionals.

(4) Terms are as follows:

(5) The committee shall meet as needed, but at least twice a year, to fulfill the purposes provided for in this chapter.  A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum.  A majority of the members of the committee has authority to act upon any matter properly before it.  The committee is authorized to establish rules for its operation and shall hold public hearings, as necessary, to obtain public input and make recommendations to the department regarding research priorities, evaluation and accountability procedures, and related issues.  Meetings of the committee shall be conducted under 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to open meetings).

(6) Members shall receive no payment for their services.  Members who are not employees of State government shall be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the course of their official duties.