ARPA-H Rare Disease AI/ML and Precision Integrated Diagnostics (RAPID) Patients’ Day
ID: ARPA-H-SN-25-127Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AN13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/229d3cd40bbe46d9892c4e2ea4090d79/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is hosting a virtual Patients’ Day on February 25, 2025, to introduce the RAPID Program, which focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for precision diagnostics in rare diseases. The event aims to provide insights into the ARPA-H mission, program goals, and the involvement of Patient Experience (PX) Partners, encouraging participation from patient advocacy groups to enhance the development of innovative diagnostic support tools and comprehensive data integration. This initiative is crucial for addressing the diagnostic challenges faced by rare disease patients, particularly in democratizing access to diagnostics for underserved communities. Registration for the event opens on December 19, 2024, and closes on February 21, 2025; interested parties can reach out to the RAPID Email Box at RAPID@ARPA-H.gov for further information.

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    RAPID Email Box
    RAPID@ARPA-H.gov
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    RAPID_PXP_Day_Special Notice_FINAL.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has announced a virtual Patients’ Day on February 25, 2025, aimed at introducing the RAPID Program, which focuses on employing AI and ML for precision diagnostic solutions in rare diseases. The event will provide insights about the ARPA-H mission, program goals, and the role of Patient Experience (PX) Partners, urging participation from patient advocacy groups. Registration for the event opens on December 19, 2024, and closes on February 21, 2025. The RAPID Program intends to end the diagnostic odyssey faced by rare disease patients by developing innovative diagnostic support tools and fostering comprehensive data integration. It will operate through several technical areas, including creating a massive rare disease dataset, leveraging novel diagnostic indicators, and developing a sustainable platform for AI diagnostic development. RAPID aims to democratize diagnostic access, ensuring benefits for underserved communities while promoting trust and engagement with patients throughout the research and diagnostic development process. This notice emphasizes participation in Patients’ Day as optional, with comprehensive details on PX Partner roles and program structure shared during the event.
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