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Rare Disease Day at NIH 2023: Putting Hope Into Action

During Rare Disease Day at NIH, attendees were encouraged to collaborate across sectors; foster diversity, equity and inclusion; and support people with rare diseases in the research process.

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Our focus is to advance the science of translation, which is the process of turning observations into interventions to improve health.

We work with researchers, the public and other stakeholder groups to design new approaches and technologies that ultimately will deliver more treatments to more people more quickly. Read more

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Director's Corner

Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D.

Director’s Message

Feb. 6, 2023: Five Lessons NCATS Learned During the Pandemic

In her first message of 2023, NCATS Director Joni Rutter, Ph.D., reflects on lessons learned from NCATS’ COVID-19 activities. She highlights the importance of expanding clinical trial–ready networks, engaging diverse populations, sharing data and more.

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