Areas of Interest & Competitive Research Grants
Areas of Interest (AOI)
We are currently accepting concepts for the following therapeutic areas. BMS periodically opens RFP Cycles across different therapeutic areas and the pre-concept submission periods will be posted below when available. We strongly encourage all applicants to begin the online application process early to allow adequate time for completion. For a submission to qualify for review, all information including any required uploads must be submitted through the application form prior to the specified end dates for the RFP Cycle.
Therapeutic Area and / or Compound | AOIs Posted on BMS.com | Pre-Concept Submission Period | |
Start Date | End date | ||
CV-Mavacamten -2023_RFP_Cycle_1 | 18-May-23 | 30-May-23 | 20-Jul-23 |
Immunology – Zeposia UC (Ozanimod) | 20-Mar-23 | 08-May-23 | 25-May-23 |
Immunology – Zeposia MS (Ozanimod) | 30-Jun-23 | 10-Jul-23 | 27-Jul-23 |
CV-Mavacamten - 2023_RFP_Cycle_1
Obstructive HCM diagnosis and management
In Scope:
- Earlier diagnostic approach to the at-risk population
- Diagnosis and monitoring of HCM progression
- Monitoring may include:
- Biomarkers, imaging, and correlation with clinical and trial endpoints.
*Interventional and observational projects are acceptable, including new approaches to real-world data.
Out of Scope:
Off-label (non-obstructive HCM, etc.); head-to-head comparisons between CAMZYOS and other treatments; pre-clinical studies, CYP2C19 genotyping; re-analysis of clinical trial data.
The Impact of CAMZYOS on Pathophysiology and disease progression
In Scope:
- Special interest in the following:
- Arrhythmias (Atrial & Ventricular)
- Cardiac structure (strain, energetics, etc.)
- Additional complications from the disease
*Interventional and observational projects are acceptable, including new approaches to real-world data.
Out of Scope:
Off-label (non-obstructive HCM, etc.); head-to-head comparisons between CAMZYOS and other treatments; pre-clinical studies, CYP2C19 genotyping; re-analysis of clinical trial data.
CAMZYOS echo monitoring.
In Scope:
- Assess the benefits of innovative Echo technology in diagnosis, monitoring, workflow, access, coordination of care, and health equity in correlation with CAMZYOS label
*Interventional and observational projects are acceptable, including new approaches to real-world data.
Out of Scope:
Off-label (non-obstructive HCM, etc.); head-to-head comparisons between CAMZYOS and other treatments; pre-clinical studies, CYP2C19 genotyping; re-analysis of clinical trial data.
Clinical use of CAMZYOS
In Scope:
- In special populations (minorities, elderly, comorbidities)
- CAMZYOS use in patients with milder symptoms (within the label-indicated population)
- Impact on reduced/ delayed need for surgery
- Impact on the quality of life
- Adjustment of background therapy (beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, ARBs)
*Interventional and observational projects are acceptable, including new approaches to real-world data.
Out of Scope:
Off-label (non-obstructive HCM, etc.); head-to-head comparisons between CAMZYOS and other treatments; pre-clinical studies, CYP2C19 genotyping; re-analysis of clinical trial data.
Implementation of best practices
In Scope:
- Decision-making support to include patient-preference
- Approaches to improve patient and provider experience with CAMZYOS
*Interventional and observational projects are acceptable, including new approaches to real-world data.
Out of Scope:
Off-label (non-obstructive HCM, etc.); head-to-head comparisons between CAMZYOS and other treatments; pre-clinical studies, CYP2C19 genotyping; re-analysis of clinical trial data.
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