HEAL Initiative: Non-addictive Analgesic Therapeutics Development [Small Molecules and Biologics] to Treat Pain
Funds optimizing an existing non-addictive pain drug or biologic candidate through IND filing and into a first human trial.
Pain treatment has leaned on addictive drugs for a long time because the safer alternatives keep stalling before they reach people. This notice funds pushing a specific kind of candidate past that stall point.
It is part of the HEAL Initiative, and it only accepts applicants who already have a promising small molecule or biologic lead for pain — the notice asks for a strong biological rationale f…
Preclinical optimisation and IND-enabling development of an existing non-addictive small molecule or biologic candidate for pain, including pharmacodynamic and target-engagement biomarker development, IND submission and a first Phase I clinical trial, as a milestone-driven phased cooperative agreement.
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