Biden administration launches new cancer research initiative under ARPA-H modeled after DARPA

ARPA-H announced a Precision Surgical Interventions program to develop tools to help surgeons differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells.
The initiative aims to improve outcomes for cancer patients through advanced surgical techniques and approaches.
It is part of Biden's "unity agenda" to combat cancer and support veterans' healthcare needs.
ARPA-H will search broadly for ideas, taking risks with potential for significant payoffs.
The goal is to turn more cancers into treatable diseases and cut the cancer death rate in half.