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The DARTS initiative: A project to combat drug resistance

Content Editor: Dr. Purnoor Kaur

October 12, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Antibiotic resistance, Rapid detection, Identification

Content Editor: Dr. Purnoor Kaur

  • The Defeating Antibiotic Resistance through Transformative Solutions (DARTS) project received a $104 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

  • The project is being conducted to combat drug-resistant bacteria through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). 

  • It is being led by Harvard Medical School.

  • The project targets compact diagnostic tools for challenging bacterial strains and screening for new antibiotics.

  • It aims to develop diagnostic platforms that will enable:

  1. Rapid detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria 

  2. Real-time identification of effective antibiotics  

  3. Insights into resistance mechanisms.

  • Furthermore, ARPA-H aims for user-friendly platforms to enhance antibiotic stewardship in healthcare. 

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