Areas of Interest & Competitive Research Grants - Bristol Myers Squibb
Areas of Interest (AOI)
Bristol Myers Squibb seeks Independent Research applications across all therapeutic areas. Our Areas of Interest outline additional criteria to help guide the scientific community. All concept applications submitted that best align with our interests will be considered and evaluated.
| Therapeutic Area and / or Compound | AOIs Posted on BMS.com | Pre-Concept Submission Period | |
| Start Date | End date | ||
| Hematology | 28-May-21 | 21-Jun-21 | 23-July-21 |
| Immunology – (ozanimod) Multiple Sclerosis | 26-Mar-21 | 3-May-21 | 21-May-21 |
| Immunology – (ozanimod) Ulcerative colitis | 31-May-21 | 31-May-21 | 23-Jul-21 |
| Oncology | 1-Mar-21 | 29-Mar-21 | 23-Apr-21 |
| Immunology – TYK2 (deucravacitinib) | 8-Mar-21 | 12-Apr-21 | 14-May-21 |
| Cardiovascular – (mavacamten) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | 10-May-21 | 14-Jun-21 | 9-Jul-21 |
Myeloid - Oral Azacitidine (CC-486) ISR Areas of Interest – 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Efficacy and safety of Oral Azacitidine (CC-486) alone and in combination in various myeloid malignancies
Out of scope:
- None
Myeloid - Luspatercept ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Evaluation of epidemiology, disease burden, and treatment patterns by country and region for B-thal
- Luspatercept alone and in combination with other therapies in MDS and B-thal
- Luspatercept use in anemias other than MDS and B-thal related anemia
Out of scope:
- ESA treatment rescue post luspatercept failure
- Luspatercept 1L monotherapy in del5q MDS pts
Myeloid - Fedratinib ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Use of fedratinib in other disease areas outside MF
- Efficacy and safety of fedratinib alone and in combination for MF, including subpopulations of patients with high unmet need
Out of scope:
- Fedratinib use in AML, essential thrombocythemia, MDS, ALL
Lymphoma - Iberdomide ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Efficacy and safety of iberdomide-based therapies in R/R NHL
- Efficacy and safety of iberdomide-based therapies in first line FL and DLBCL in selected populations of patients (with selection rationale)
- Impact of iberdomide-based therapies on QoL and patient reported outcomes in R/R FL and R/R DLBCL
Out of scope:
- Iberdomide + R-CHOP in 1L DLBCL
- Iberdomide + Tafasitamab in R/R DLBCL
- Iberdomide + Bendamustine + Rituxan in R/R DLBCL
- Iberdomide + PI3K inhibitors in R/R NHL
Multiple Myeloma - Iberdomide ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Efficacy and safety of Iberdomide-based therapies in NDMM, in both the transplant-eligible and –ineligible settings
- Efficacy and safety of Iberdomide-based therapies in RRMM at first or second relapse
- Efficacy and safety of Iberdomide-based therapies in combination with and/or as maintenance following cellular and immune-based therapies, including CAR T and T-cell engagers
- Impact of Iberdomide on patient reported outcomes and QOL assessments
Out of scope:
- Combination with melphalan
Multiple Myeloma - CC-92480 ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Safety and Efficacy of CC-92480 in combination with novel and existing agents in RRMM, including MAbs, ADCs, and small molecules
- Safety and efficacy of CC-92480-based combinations in patients relapsing following cellular, immune, and CELMoD-based therapies, including Iberdomide, CAR T and T-cell engagers
- Safety and efficacy of CC-92480-based combinations in patients with high-risk disease features in RRMM
- Impact of CC-92480 on patient reported outcomes and QOL assessments
Out of scope:
- CC-92480 in NDMM
- CC-92480 in combination with melphalan
Multiple Myeloma - Elotuzumab ISR Areas of Interest - 2021 RFP Cycle 2
In scope:
- Efficacy and safety of elotuzumab in combination with CELMoD compounds in patients with RRMM
- Efficacy and safety of elotuzumab in combination with CELMoD compounds following BCMA-targeted therapies
Out of scope:
- None
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