Computational ADME Tox AnaLYsis for Safer Therapeutics (CATALYST) Innovative Solutions Opening
ID: ARPA-H-SOL-24-114Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)Bethesda, MD, 208920004, USA

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Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AN13)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is initiating a presolicitation for the Computational ADME Tox AnaLYsis for Safer Therapeutics (CATALYST) Innovative Solutions Opening. This program aims to develop AI/ML-enabled in silico human physiology modeling platforms for ADME-Tox simulation, with the goal of replacing traditional animal testing methods that often fail to predict human outcomes in drug development. By addressing significant shortcomings in current practices, the CATALYST initiative seeks to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of drug development, ultimately leading to faster regulatory approvals and improved health outcomes for diverse populations. Interested parties can reach out to the CATALYST team via email at CATALYST@arpa-h.gov for further information, with the finalized solicitation expected to be posted at a later date.

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    CATALYST@arpa-h.gov
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    The CATALYST program, initiated by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), seeks to develop AI/ML-enabled in silico human physiology modeling platforms for ADME-Tox simulation, aiming to replace ineffective preclinical animal testing methods. The program is structured in two phases over 54 months: Phase I focuses on technology development and qualification, while Phase II emphasizes regulatory adoption of the developed methodologies in IND applications. Key technical areas include data discovery methods, living systems tools, and in silico modeling. The CATALYST initiative addresses significant shortcomings in current drug development practices, where traditional animal testing often fails to predict human outcomes, resulting in a low success rate for therapeutics during clinical trials. By integrating diverse human-relevant data and utilizing advanced computational approaches, CATALYST aims to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of drug development, ultimately leading to faster regulatory approvals and more effective treatments for diverse populations. The program also emphasizes ethical considerations, ensuring inclusivity in clinical trial designs and promoting equity in drug development processes. By generating robust predictive models, the CATALYST program endeavors to revolutionize the pharmaceutical landscape, ultimately advancing patient safety and health outcomes.
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