Method2Model
Free Feasibility Check (Stage 0)
A fast, written reality check: can your current study decision be supported by a defensible, reviewable computational model?
Stage 0 tells you which decision is worth modeling, what kind of decision model fits best, and what would need to change before we build it.
What Stage 0 is
(and why it exists)
Stage 0 is our free feasibility check for medical computational modeling.
You share a short, non-sensitive summary of your project, and we send back an honest written answer on whether your target decision looks modelable as defined on this site—and what would need to change if it isn’t. No contracts, no payment, and no detailed equations at this stage.
Who this is for
Stage 0 is designed for teams who already have a concrete study, protocol, therapy idea, device concept, or care pathway—but want a quick, realistic answer before investing time, budget, or approvals in a modeling-based decision.
It’s especially useful if:
- You have a draft protocol and want to know if it is “modelable” in a practical way around a clear decision.
- You’re preparing an ethics/IRB or grant submission and want to clarify whether modeling belongs in the design as decision support.
- You’re deciding between multiple study designs, endpoints, or measurement schedules and want a defensible path, not just another opinion.
Not a fit: Stage 0 is not a marketing call and not generic brainstorming. It’s a focused feasibility review with a written answer.
What to send
(minimal, non-sensitive)
You don’t need a full grant or a finalized protocol. Clear answers in your own words are enough
In the form, we ask for:
- What your project is about
- Which medical or pharma field it belongs to
- The main decision you want the model to support (e.g., design choice, power/sample size, pathway change, go/no-go)
- A brief summary of your method / protocol (draft is fine)
Optional (only if non-sensitive):
- A 1–2 page protocol summary (no identifiers)
- A list of endpoints + timing (even rough)
- Constraints: recruitment reality, sites, measurement limits, budget/time window
What you get
(within ~1 business day)
You receive a short written response (typically 1–2 paragraphs) covering:
- Modelable as-is (and what the simplest “Stage 1” for your decision would look like), or
- Modelable with changes (what needs to be clarified/added), or
- Not a good fit right now (and why)
We also include:
- A suggested decision use case (1 of 12) that matches your situation
- A minimum inputs list for Stage 1 (so you know exactly what would be needed next to support that decision)
What you won’t get yet
Stage 0 is deliberately light and fast. You will not receive a full model, full equations, or full code at this stage. The goal is to save both sides time, reduce early uncertainty, and decide whether a decision-focused modeling project is worth launching.
Example Stage-0 Output (Public)
See an anonymized Stage-0 feasibility response: verdict + decision-risk map + minimum inputs list—so you know exactly what you’ll receive before you submit.
How it works
Step 1
You send the basics. You submit the short form with a non-sensitive summary, the decision you’re facing, and (optionally) a brief protocol outline.
Step 2
We do a light review. We check whether your method and decision contain enough structure to become explicit decision model logic (assumptions → structure → inputs/outputs).
Step 3
You get a clear feasibility response and the lowest-effort next step toward a defensible decision model if you want to proceed.
Privacy at Stage 0
(important)
- Stage 0 is anonymous: you can submit without sharing sensitive details or identifiable data.
- No NDA at Stage 0: we intentionally keep this step lightweight and non-sensitive.
- If you continue to Stage 1, NDA / DPA options become available as appropriate.
If you want to see examples first
If you prefer to see the style of our public-facing demo work before starting, you can browse our GitHub profile for example models and code patterns and the types of decisions they support.
Ready for a quick, honest answer?
Start with a free feasibility check (Stage 0), and we’ll tell you the most realistic path to a defensible, decision-focused modeling outcome.
