ARPA-H establishes health innovation network

Argonne National Laboratory receives $22M from ARPA-H to accelerate cancer therapy, vaccine discoveries using AI

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory will use its world-leading capabilities in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to research novel ways to fight cancer and advance vaccine discovery.

November 22, 2024

Vol.50 No.44

In Brief

ARPA-H to award up to $150M to develop novel technologies for precise tumor removal 

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health announced the first eight teams selected by its Precision Surgical Interventions, or PSI, program to receive awards.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

In Brief

UIUC receives $18.7M from ARPA-H to develop platform for rapid manufacturing of tumor models

Bill King, a researcher with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, received a $18.7 million award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop a novel platform to manufacture tumor models and dramatically expand their availability for both medical research and personalized medicine.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Capitol Hill

Senate Appropriations Committee slates $1.77B increase for NIH, $270M for NCI in FY25

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to provide significant increases to federal health agencies in fiscal year 2025, including raises of nearly $2 billion for NIH and $270 million for NCI.

August 09, 2024

Vol.50 No.32

By Matthew Bin Han Ong

White House

At White House forum, Bertagnolli, Califf, Wegrzyn call for greater innovation in clinical trials

Leaders of three health agencies presented new initiatives focused on patient-centered research, diversity in clinical trial enrollment, and innovation in clinical research.

June 28, 2024

Vol.50 No.26

By McKenzie Prillaman

Conversation with The Cancer Letter

ARPA-H’s Andrew Carney: Join the AI Cyber Challenge to counter cyberattacks on health systems

Can AI-enabled technology safeguard hospitals, pharmacies, and medical devices from cyberattacks?

April 26, 2024

Vol.50 No.17