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What does the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) do?
Farah Amod November 15, 2024
According to the National Institutes of Health, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs worldwide. Their mission is to leverage research advances for real-world impact, tackling the most challenging health issues.
Unleashing high-impact research
According to the ARPA-H website, “ARPA-H advances high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. ARPA-H awardees are developing entirely new ways to tackle the hardest challenges in health.”
By providing a platform for visionary Program Managers, ARPA-H enables them to address specific problems using a diverse range of approaches and collaborators. This unique model encourages fresh thinking and new perspectives to drive innovation and overcome the most stubborn health challenges.
ARPA-H's mission and impact
The establishment of ARPA-H stems from President Biden's vision to accelerate biomedical and health research in the United States. Public Law 117-103, enacted on March 15, 2022, authorized the creation of ARPA-H within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This agency aims to enhance the government's ability to expedite health research and provide life-changing solutions for the population.
ARPA-H's primary focus is to develop innovative and sustainable health solutions that can be applied in the real world.
ARPA-H’s environment
ARPA-H fosters a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, mutual respect, and dedication to diversity in all its forms. It brings together leading experts, researchers, and performers.
The core of ARPA-H
At the core of ARPA-H's success are its program managers. These individuals are responsible for tackling specific health problems head-on, working closely with performers, and adopting approaches to find viable solutions. Program managers serve limited terms, ensuring a constant infusion of fresh perspectives and ideas.
The unique aspect of the ARPA-H model lies in its emphasis on measurement and evaluation throughout the research process. By incorporating assessment at every stage, ARPA-H ensures that the solutions developed are innovative, practical and effective in addressing the identified health challenges.
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