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BREATHE research teams kick off efforts to enhance indoor air quality to improve health, advance the future of smart buildings

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 8d

We’re accelerating international collaborations that will enhance the impact of our initiatives on a global scale, and hosted the K-Health MIRAE initiative at our DC office, welcoming a delegation of their program managers & leadership to explore collaboration opportunities with ARPA-H counterparts.

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 9d

BREATHE easy. 😮‍💨🫁 Announcing the 4 trailblazing teams for our program that aims to revolutionize public health by transforming a building’s ability to eliminate indoor air threats.

Get to know our BREATHE program awardees ⬇️ arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 12d

Our project with The University of Texas at Austin aims to develop technology for continuous, real-world monitoring of blood pressure, a key vital sign for assessing cardiovascular health.

Learn more about the CLINAC-BP project ⬇️ arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 12d

Our new programs aim to revolutionize genetic medicine development and manufacturing!

1️⃣ THRIVE aims to develop affordable precision genetic medicines for all Americans

2️⃣ GIVE aims to ignite innovative biomanufacturing for cell and gene therapies

Learn more: arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: With cutting-edge production technologies, our GIVE program seeks to establish the U.S. as a frontrunner in advanced manufacturing methods for high-quality genetic medicines. Learn how ➡️ arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 13d

What if we could find treatments for rare hereditary diseases faster? We are closer than you think with the launch of our new THRIVE program! arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

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American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy @asgct.bsky.social · 19d

💡 "I strongly believe we are in a moment," says @arpa-h.bsky.social's Dr. Mimi Lee, who is speaking at the 8th Annual Policy Summit NEXT WEEK in Washington, D.C.!

Hear why she's excited to attend this event and make sure to register: https://bit.ly/3KaYScC #ASGCTadvocacy #rarediseases

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 16d

💻 Test approved therapies and discover new ones via computer models

Learn more about the Closing the Doors to All Pathogens Through Integrated Digital Experiments (DOORs) project (2/2) 👇 arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 16d

Our project with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai aims to:
🗺️ Create a comprehensive computational map of pathogen-host interactions
💊 Uncover the best drug targets for an entire family of pathogens, instead of each individual pathogen as it’s done today
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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 20d

We are thrilled to be a part of the new tech partnership with the UK, working with our partners overseas to advance bold AI solutions for health — especially for precision medicine and rare and chronic diseases. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 21d

Learn more about AFC Health: The American Family Cohort: Enhancing and Validating Primary Care Data for Improving Urban and Rural Health (2/2) 👇 arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · 21d

Our project with Stanford aims to establish data partnerships to expand the PRIME registry (the largest primary care data registry in the U.S.) by 50%, building an enriched dataset to help clarify the social determinants of health and causal drivers of disease. (1/2)

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our project with University of North Dakota aims to develop edge computing technology to create advanced machine learning models that will predict and improve diabetes foot ulcer risk prediction and wound healing prediction for senior citizens with diabetes. arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

ARPA-H & DARPA challenge showcases AI’s power to secure America’s health care

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Sep 4

The 2025 AI Cyber Challenge (#AIxCC) at DEF CON 33 showcased AI’s power to secure America’s hospitals and protect patient data. Read the recap👇
arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative health solutions for all.

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our project with University of Colorado Boulder intends to develop cutting-edge technologies aimed at preserving the health and function of biological tissues under urgent stress or injury conditions. Learn more: arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Aug 7

#AIxCC #DEFCON33 schedule on Friday, 8/8:

▫️11 am PT: #AIxCC Program Manager Andrew Carney provides competition debrief & announces the winners 🏆

▫️2:40 pm PT: “From Data Security to Discovery: How ARPA-H is Using AI to Transform Health Care in America” (panel)

Learn more: aicyberchallenge.com

Watch this robot perform tumor surgery on a "phantom kidney." [ARPA-H SARRTS Project Mini-Doc]

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Aug 1

Step into the lab at Johns Hopkins University and see our SARRTS (Supervised Autonomous Robotic Renal Tumor Surgery) project in action by observing a robot perform a demonstration of tumor removal surgery on a "phantom kidney." Learn more: arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...
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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 28

We’re excited to join DARPA to announce the winners of the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) at #DEFCON33.

Get a preview of #AIxCC from Program Manager Andrew Carney who says, “The awards are big because the stakes are high, and the challenge is massive.” arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 22

A return to independence. Current treatments for severe brain damage only restore partial function. FRONT aims to heal and repair brain tissue and enable individuals with brain damage to recover lost functions.

Register for FRONT Proposers' Day on August 8 (by August 5): arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the latest Vitals, we launched a bold program focused on restoring brain function called FRONT (Functional Repair of Neocortical Tissue). Plus, we’re headed back to #DEFCON to join DARPA in announcing the winners of the AI Cyber Challenge. #AIxCC

More: engage.arpa-h.gov/arpa-h-launc...

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 17

Healing from within to restore brain health. From Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injury, FRONT aims to revolutionize how we treat brain damage and restore cognitive function. 🧠

📅 Register by August 5 for FRONT hybrid Proposers' Day on August 8: arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

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ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join Program Manager Dr. Bon Ku for a walkthrough of PARADIGM’s prototype technology.

Our PARADIGM program asks, what if we could deliver advanced hospital-level care to every rural county in America?

PARADIGM is just getting started and we’re excited to show you more! arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 10

Program Manager Dr. Jean Hebert talks about our new FRONT program which asks, what if we could restore function to the millions of Americans with permanent brain damage to the neocortex?

Learn more about FRONT: arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...

ARPA-H launches program to restore brain function and return patients to independence

ARPA-H @arpa-h.bsky.social · Jul 10

NEW: No technology currently exists to repair damaged brain tissue and fully restore lost function. FRONT aims to enable millions with what is considered permanent brain damage to regain lost functions, including motor control, vision, and speech. arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...