Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) Tech and ATP Programs
The RADx® Tech program is part of the NIH RADx® Initiative to increase testing capacity and accessibility for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID.
The MakeMyTestCount.org website is an easy way to anonymously report test results for any brand of at-home COVID-19 test. This helps public health departments to assess needs and provide resources. Report your test results here.
COVID-19 Research across NIBIB
Learn how this collaborative network is using medical imaging and clinical data sciences to reveal unique features of COVID-19. Learn more about this resource.
Videos
View videos about RADx® Tech/ATP programs, interviews with the NIBIB Director and more.
Program Contacts
RADx® Tech/ATP programmatic or technical inquiries: info.radx@poctrn.org
All other RADx® Tech/ATP Applicants: RADxNIBIB@mail.nih.gov
SBIR/STTR Applicants: NIBIB-SBIR@mail.nih.gov
All others: COVID19NIBIB@nih.gov
Related Resources
Learn about clinical trials for treatments and vaccines at HHS Combat COVID
NIH COVID-19 Information for Applicants/Grantees
Media Inquiries: nibibpress@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-3500
About COVID-19
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