Purpose of the Research Committee
The PHTS Research Committee was established in January 2022 with the purpose of establishing a platform to encourage hypothesis-generating and hypothesis-testing research utilizing the PHTS database and to facilitate multicenter collaborative efforts to obtain external funding this research. Tasks of the committee include:
- Reviewing research proposals to help investigators maximally leverage the PHTS registry and resources
- Providing rigorous scientific review of grant applications and provide recommendations to the Steering Committee for approval of the utilization PHTS registry and resources for external funding
- Promoting engagement of the PHTS with funding agencies and other study sponsors
- Serving as clearinghouse for research efforts using the PHTS registry and resources
- Disseminating information about research efforts to the PHTS members on a regular basis
Current Members of the Research Committee
2025-2028 Term:
- Daphne Hsu, MD – Past Chair
- Ashwin Lal, MD – Chair
- Ben Mantell, MD – Vice Chair
- Jennifer Conway, MD – Member-at-Large
- Scott Auerbach, MD – Member-at-Large
- Carmel Bogle, MD – Member-at-Large
- Shawn West, MD – Member-at-Large
- Erin Shea, MD – Member-at-Large
- Robyn Lottes, MD – Member-at-Large
- James Kirklin, MD – DCC representative
- Ryan Cantor, PhD – DCC representative
Note: Membership is subject to change based on organizational needs and appointments.