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UNC Lineberger awarded up to $28M from ARPA-H to develop clinical trial for metastatic breast cancer

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded up to $28 million by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to lead the development of a next-generation clinical trial for breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. 
June 20, 2025
Vol.51 No.24
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City of Hope awarded $23.7M from ARPA-H for biomarker mapping

City of Hope has been awarded an up to $23.7 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will help City of Hope create a biomap of tumor changes that cause immunotherapy resistance in advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
June 20, 2025
Vol.51 No.24
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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
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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
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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
Senate Appropriations Committee slates $1.77B increase for NIH, $270M for NCI in FY25
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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
At White House forum, Bertagnolli, Califf, Wegrzyn call for greater innovation in clinical trials
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
ARPA-H’s Andrew Carney: Join the AI Cyber Challenge to counter cyberattacks on health systems
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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
By Matthew Bin Han Ong
In Brief

Etta Pisano named senior portfolio lead at ARPA-H

Etta D. Pisano was named senior portfolio lead at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
March 29, 2024
Vol.50 No.13
Biden’s State of the Union highlights healthcare wins in cancer
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Biden’s State of the Union highlights healthcare wins in cancer
White House announces ARPA-H precision cancer therapy program and patient navigation commitments

Source: White HouseIn a fiery State of the Union speech designed to showcase his performance as a veteran politician, President Joe Biden leaned into his accomplishments in health care.
March 08, 2024
Vol.50 No.10
By Matthew Bin Han Ong

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