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NIH Offers $3 Million to Diagnose Endometriosis

August 12, 2024

What: The NIH is offering up to $3 million in cash prizes “to accelerate development of non-invasive technologies to improve diagnosis of endometriosis.” The “two-year challenge will consist of three phases. Submissions to Phase I are due October 11, 2024, and final winners are expected to be announced in March 2026.”

Why it matters: “’Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, but it can take up to 10 years to get a diagnosis,’ said Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., NICHD Director. ‘The goal of this challenge is to make a meaningful impact for the millions—roughly 10 percent globally—of reproductive-age women and girls who have endometriosis.’”

Source: NIH

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