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NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative

NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative

Bethesda, Marylandnih.gov

Overview

The NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative is a trans-NIH effort launched in 2018 to accelerate scientific solutions to the national opioid public health crisis by improving treatments for opioid misuse and addiction and enhancing pain management.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

nih.gov

Investments

NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Quiver BioscienceMay 2026GrantCo-investor
Adolore Biotherapeutics, Inc.Oct 2023GrantCo-investor
PrapelaJun 2021GrantCo-investor
Ripple NeuroJul 2020GrantLead
EicOsis Human Health, Inc.Oct 2019GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
Year Founded2018

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