FAST is an independent national centre of expertise and collaboration in the Netherlands, devoted to driving innovation in therapy development. Serving as a dynamic network infrastructure, FAST consolidates knowledge, fosters dialogues, and engages an extensive range of experts. This is achieved by experimenting with new technologies and methods for drug research and development and facilitating validation and application with the needs and preferences of the patient as the starting point. According to FAST, there are significant opportunities to enhance therapy development in a social responsibe manner in the following areas:
- ATMPs
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Rare diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Drug repurposing