Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health: A New Mechanism for High-Impact Research (Research Committee Sponsored)
On March 15, 2022, the Biden administration created a new medical research funding agency titled Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H supports high-impact research on equitable health solutions. The agency focuses on ambitious research with real world impact and clear deliverables. The unique aspect of this funding opportunity is the program manager that focuses on tackling a specific problem while involving other researchers with varying approaches to the same problem. The program managers take on 3-6 year terms for the specific problem at hand and award funding to individuals working on different aspects of the same problem. In this session, the speakers will educate researchers about this new potential research funding mechanism, and highlight differences between ARPA-H and other traditional research funding mechanisms.
Presenters:
- Alexander T. Limkakeng, MD
- Sarah KS Knack, MD
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Alexander T. Limkakeng, MD
Duke University
As an emergency medicine physician and researcher, I have long sought better ways to provide care for patients. Research has been my means to advance the field and improve the lives of patients. In 2009, I assumed the role of Director of Acute Care Research at Duke University’s Division of Emergency Medicine. In this position, I lead a team of clinical research coordinators and research assistants and am responsible for the Division of Emergency Medicine’s overall research mission. In this role, I have also led or been involved in multiple clinical trials and interdepartmental sponsored projects. More recently I also assumed the title of Vice Chair of Clinical Research for our department, overseeing research in many disciplines and mentoring junior faculty and trainees. I continue to be actively involved with SAEM because of the people who share my passion to improve emergency care through research and education.
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Sarah K. Knack, MD
Hennepin Healthcare
I am currently an emergency physician and a second-year research fellow at Hennepin Healthcare. During my time in medical school at Duke University School of Medicine I used my scholarly year to participate in multiple research projects through the Hennepin Healthcare Department of Emergency Medicine building my research skills and interest. After residency, I decided to further advance my research knowledge by accepting a fellowship position and enrolling in a Masters of Clinical Research program at the University of Minnesota. My current research interests are acute trauma care, traumatic brain injury and management of sedation and analgesia in shock states. I have active research support through the University of Minnesota Translational Center for Resuscitative Trauma Care using national databases to explore my research interests. I also furthered my grant writing skills through the NINDS Clinical Trials Methodology Course in 2023. I plan to continue building my knowledge base and research skills with the goal of helping to improve emergency care. I am actively involved in the SAEM research committee for the mentorship, networking, and opportunities to advance my career in academic emergency medicine.