More Treatments for All People More Quickly
We conduct research and support activities that address long-standing challenges in translational research so that new treatments and other health solutions reach people faster.
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A Technology Development Center Uses Human-Based Models to Discover Potential Treatments for Fibrotic Diseases
October 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
A multi-institute collaboration, including NCATS, is using human-based 3-D models, drug screening and AI to study fibrotic diseases and accelerate the identification of potential safe and efficacious treatments.
Read ArticleThe Complement-ARIE Program Aims to Create New Models That Mimic Human Biology
October 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
NCATS helps shape NIH’s Complement-ARIE program, which advances human-based NAMs to improve drug development, regulatory approval and patient outcomes.
Researchers Develop Urine Test to Help Identify High-Risk Pregnancies Earlier
September 29, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers are developing a noninvasive urine test that can detect early signs of pregnancy-related complications before symptoms appear.
Vitamin D May Improve Clinical Outcomes in IBD
September 8, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Using 20 years of patient data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, NIH-supported researchers found that people with IBD who took vitamin D supplements had fewer IBD-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and steroid prescriptions.
Featured Events
October NIH/NCATS N3C Community Forum
October 30, 2026 - Webinar
The National Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C) Community Forum will convene virtually on Friday, Oct. 30, from 2–3 p.m. EDT. During the Forum, NCATS’ N3C Team will discuss the ORBIT system — N3C's secure onboarding and access management platform — and the Real-World Evidence Innovation Challenge — a new challenge utilizing N3C data sets.
Please register today to join us on Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. EDT.
Advancing Translational Science
Our Impact
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Research Activities
Explore our research labs, projects and collaborations that are advancing translational science. Our largest program is the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program.
Training & Education
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For Researchers
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For Trainees
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For Patients and Advocates
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Director's Corner
NCATS Director’s Public Roundtable
Oct. 9, 2026
Supporters, researchers and educators will hear the latest updates from NCATS Director Dr. Rutter and participate in an interactive discussion about how we can work together to bring more treatments for all people more quickly.
About the NCATS Director
Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D., is the director of NCATS at NIH. Rutter oversees the planning and execution of NCATS complex, multifaceted programs.
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