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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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ASPIRE Reduction-to-Practice Challenge Winners Announced

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Innovative Clinical Trial Design Could Shape Future Practice of Infant Heart Surgeries

NCATS’ Guiding Principles to Advance Translational Science Education

Winners Announced: LitCoin Pilot Design Challenge

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Apply: Translational Science Interagency Fellowship Co-Sponsored by NCATS and FDA

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Miniature Organ Models Provide Insights into Genetic Kidney Disease

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N3C Data Shows COVID-19 Hospitalization May Boost Heart Failure Risk

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Now Open: Bias Detection Tools in Health Care Challenge

Director's Corner

Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D.

Director’s Message

Nov. 8, 2022: Leading NCATS into the Future

Joni Rutter, Ph.D., has been selected as the NCATS director. In her latest message, Dr. Rutter reflects on her new role, the Center’s culture and community, and her initial priorities.

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Director's Corner

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