ORUs are special entities under the UC Davis Office of Research. They are established to run collaborative and multidisciplinary research programs that complement the campus’ academic goals.
A core purpose of an ORU is to foster research that crosses boundaries among disciplines and departments that cannot readily be done within the administrative structure of a single department or unit. ORUs also have other academic functions, including organizing educational conferences and meetings and supporting graduate students and other trainees.
“This renewal was a collective accomplishment, reflecting countless hours of hard and high-quality work contributed by so many of our faculty and staff over time. I am so grateful for their efforts and deeply proud of the Center for reaching this milestone,” said Anthony Jerant, professor and chair of family medicine and interim director of the CHPR.
Additionally, for over 15 years, CHPR faculty and staff have been analyzing the medical effectiveness of medical processes and interventions, their public health impacts, and their utilization costs for the California State Legislature through the California Health Benefits Review Program.
Organized Research Unit at UC Davis
Every five years, ORUs undergo an extensive, multi-faceted review process to evaluate their performance. The process involves internal and external review, resulting in a report with recommendations to the Chancellor. The Chancellor then decides whether to extend ORU status.
“We are very pleased the CHPR’s recent review was quite favorable, generating a recommendation to renew its ORU status,” said Prasant Mohapatra, vice-chancellor for research at UC Davis. “Research at CHPR provides valuable insight to guide much needed improvements in health care.”
In maintaining this status, CHPR will continue to receive financial and other vital forms of support from the Office of Research. These resources are critical in helping the Center pursue its mission and to continue to grow.
