Studying how laws and regulations influence therapeutic innovation, product approval and use, and optimal delivery of care.

A research core within the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics.
New FREE online course from the PORTAL team! 

#HarvardXFDA: ​The FDA and Prescription Drugs: Current Controversies in Context

The PORTAL team frequently provides consultation to legislators and policymakers on aspects of pharmaceutical law and policy. View some of our work here.
​The PORTAL team publishes articles in a variety of important venues, including medical journals, law reviews, blogs, and newspapers. Read some of our work here.
We offer a monthly literature scan, in which we curate the most interesting new research in health policy, pharmaceutical law, and intellectual property. Archives here.

​The PORTAL team is often quoted in a variety of news sources, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, STAT News, and POLITICO. Read the articles here.
​The PORTAL video library contains footage from conferences, Congressional testimony, news clips, and much more! We also have podcasts featuring the PORTAL team.
We host a monthly Health Policy and Bioethics Consortium, bringing together experts to discuss important topics in health law. Schedule and upcoming events here.
Current Funding Sources:

The Engelberg Foundation