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Stored: BREATHE Initiative
| Type | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health |
| Top Organization | United States Department of Health and Human Services |
| Creation Legislation | Part of ARPA-H's mission under the ARPA-H Authorization Act |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | Focused on improving indoor air quality in buildings to enhance health outcomes. BREATHE aims to develop new technologies and strategies for monitoring and managing indoor air to reduce the spread of pathogens and allergens. |
| Program Start | 2024 |
| Initial Funding | Up to $30 million for initial projects |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)] has launched the BREATHE (Building Resilient Environments for Air and Total HEalth) Initiative to revolutionize indoor air quality management, aiming to mitigate health risks associated with indoor environments.[1]
Goals
- Develop innovative biosensors for real-time detection of airborne pathogens and allergens.
- Create advanced respiratory risk assessment software to predict health impacts based on air quality.
- Optimize building controls for better health outcomes while maintaining energy efficiency.
- Reduce the incidence of airborne disease transmission and allergic reactions in indoor settings.
Organization
The BREATHE Initiative is managed by ARPA-H, with ARPA-H Program Managers overseeing the project. Funding comes from ARPA-H's budget, specifically allocated for this initiative. The initiative collaborates with researchers, technology companies, and health institutions to develop and test new solutions.
The leader of the initiative holds the position of **Program Manager**.
History
BREATHE was announced in 2024 as part of ARPA-H's commitment to addressing public health through innovative research. It was spurred by the understanding that poor indoor air quality can significantly impact health, particularly highlighted by the challenges of managing infectious diseases in indoor environments. The initiative builds on the momentum from the global health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on long-term health benefits through improved air quality.[2]
Funding
The initiative was initially funded with up to $30 million to support early-stage research and development projects. Funding began in 2024, and as part of ARPA-H's ongoing programs, there's no specified end date to its funding, subject to continued congressional support.
Implementation
BREATHE operates through a multi-phase approach:
- **Phase 1:** Solicitation of innovative proposals for indoor air quality solutions.
- **Phase 2:** Selection and funding of projects based on their potential impact.
- **Phase 3:** Development, testing, and deployment of solutions in real-world settings.
There is no defined end date as the initiative aims to continually evolve with the latest in air quality management technology.
Related
External links
- https://arpa-h.gov/research-and-funding/programs/breathe
- wikipedia:Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Social media
- No specific social media for BREATHE; however, ARPA-H can be followed at:
- https://twitter.com/ARPA_H
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/arpa-h/
