Montgomery County, Maryland (MoCo) is built for biomedical innovation and a prime location for ARPA-H. With access to top talent, resources, federal agency headquarters and collaborations like establishment of the University of Maryland 3 – Institute for Health Computer (UM-3-IHC), MoCo is a leading global hub in life sciences. Learn five more reasons why MoCo is the ideal home for ARPA-H.

1.     Cutting-Edge Research

Strategically located in North Bethesda, UM-3-IHC will cultivate a clinical data science ecosystem that attracts researchers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as faculty, medical bioinformatics programs, and students from the University of Maryland system. The institute will provide computational "dry" laboratories, virtual meetings rooms and classrooms, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of health computing. The accessibility and proximity to major transportation hubs, federal agencies, research institutions, and academic partners create a vibrant ecosystem for research and development.

2.     Collaboration and Synergy

The presence of UM-3-IHC within Montgomery County enhances the collaborative ecosystem necessary for ARPA-H's success. ARPA-H Program Managers can benefit from the proximity and collaborative opportunities with UM-3-IHC researchers, who are at the forefront of health computing and data-driven healthcare solutions. This collaboration enables the exchange of ideas, fosters interdisciplinary research, and accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications.

3.     Advancing Precision Medicine and Healthcare Innovation

UM-3-IHC's focus on clinical data science, artificial intelligence, and computing aligns perfectly with ARPA-H's mission to advance precision medicine and healthcare innovation. The partnership between UM-3-IHC and MoCo’s life sciences ecosystem will lead to groundbreaking advancements in leveraging data-driven approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, offering an environment perfectly suited for ARPA-H.

4.     A Highly Trained & Diverse Workforce

Montgomery County boasts a large and diverse life sciences workforce that is well-versed in innovative, cutting-edge technologies, commercialization, and regulatory issues. The county is home to a pool of talented professionals who have extensive experience in the life sciences industry, making it a prime environment for ARPA-H to attract top talent and foster collaboration.

5.     Thriving Biohealth Industry Cluster

As the epicenter of the fourth largest biohealth industry cluster in the United States, Montgomery County offers a rich ecosystem of private sector, academic, and federal innovators specializing in various areas of biomedical research. This concentration of expertise facilitates knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the development of groundbreaking technologies, which aligns perfectly with ARPA-H's mission to accelerate biomedical innovation.

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