- FasterCures

Improving health by expanding opportunities for patients' perspectives to shape R&D through the science of patient input

Getting new medical products from discovery to patients requires all sectors to work together

Patient-centric policies enabling participation in research and development decision-making

FasterCures is an action tank that works to speed and improve the medical research system.
10,000 diseases. 500 treatments. We have work to do.

Congress Passes 21st Century Cures Act, Bringing Forth New Era for Biomedical Innovation

Public Comments

"The time for medical research progress is now. We are so pleased that Congress seized this opportunity and united around this strong legislation,” said Margaret...
Top Medical Research Issues and Trends to Watch in 2017

Webinars

Watch the recording of FasterCures’ fellows discussing the latest trends in medical research during our January Webinar.
On the Path to a Science of Patient Input

Reports

Margaret Anderson & Kimberly McCleary track more than 70 collaborative initiatives in the science of patient input in Science Translational Medicine magazine.
FasterCures: Saving Lives by Saving Time

Videos

Find out how FasterCures spurs cross-sector collaborations but still has much work ahead
Inventory of venture philanthropies

Venture Philanthropy

This first-of-its-kind inventory was designed to help potential collaborators better understand the landscape of nonprofit disease research foundations and engage in meaningful partnerships with them.
Patient Perspective Value Framework Draft Methodology

Reports

Please read the draft PPVF documents and send us your comments and suggestions by Friday, Dec. 30 2016.