Intercept is a biopharmaceutical company focused on building a healthier tomorrow for people with progressive non-viral liver diseases.

The 2025 Intercept Educational Grants program is for U.S. organizations only and will begin accepting grant proposals January 10, 2025.

Healthcare Professional Education:

  • Information needed for submittal of 2025 Educational Grants:
  • Education Grants may be awarded to accredited education providers and/or independent third-party Healthcare Education companies that develop and administer programs designed to meet the education needs of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and research scientists or others working in the fields of Hepatology and/or Gastroenterology
  • Grant recipients are responsible for the content, quality, scientific integrity, and adherence to ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of all activities they certify for accreditation

CURRENT AREAS OF INTEREST

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), depending on educational needs assessment(s):

  • Real-world evidence related to PBC natural history, diagnosis, disease management, and adherent use of PBC treatments that may improve long-term clinical outcomes.
  • Importance of routinely/closely monitoring a broader range of biomarkers beyond ALP (i.e., ALT, AST, total bilirubin, GGT, inflammatory markers, and liver fibrosis) to inform timely initiation of second-line treatment and reduce the likelihood of disease progression.
  • Key aspects of appropriate patient selection and PBC treatment based on:
    • Patient characteristics:
      • Baseline clinical characteristics
      • Severity of disease and fibrosis staging
      • Risk of disease progression
    • Drug selection:
      • Mechanism of action
      • Impact on broad range of biochemical, inflammatory and fibrosis markers
      • Long term safety and efficacy data

Program Parameters to consider for 2025 applications:

  • Intercept is currently prioritizing national and virtual programs with enduring Certified Medical Education (CME) material(s)
  • Advanced practice provider inclusion is encouraged
  • 2-year education certification is preferred
  • All grant proposals should incorporate plans to measure learner progress with a Moore’s rating of ≥ 4
  • Please ensure your educational grant proposal is submitted a minimum of 90 days prior to commencement of the activity.