The CTSA Program is designed to develop innovative solutions that will improve the efficiency, quality and impact of the process for turning observations in the laboratory, clinic and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public. Learn more.
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Research
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Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Rural Hospital Closures Put a Strain on Nearby Hospitals
CTSA Program–supported research reveals that rural hospital closures nationwide strain the ability of surrounding hospitals to care for the increase in patients. This ripple effect jeopardizes access to health care in rural communities.
Research Reveals Nationwide Spread of Potentially Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
CTSA Program–supported research found that three fungal infections spread outside their usual regions and now appear in at least half of the United States. These findings could speed recognition and treatment outside typical areas of infection.
Innovative Clinical Trial Design Could Shape Future Practice of Infant Heart Surgeries
A clinical trial of 1,200 infants undergoing congenital heart disease surgery found that an anti-inflammatory steroid generally did not perform better than placebo at reducing risk of death and other severe outcomes.
About the CTSA ProgramLearn more about the CTSA Program and clinical and translational research across the country.
CTSA Program Projects & InitiativesFind details about ongoing CTSA Program projects and initiatives.
- SMART IRB
- Trial Innovation Network
- CTSA Program Collaborative Innovation Awards
- CTSA Program Diversity, Re-entry and Reintegration Supplements
- Common Metrics Initiative
- National Center for Data to Health (CD2H)
- CTSA Program Rural Health Efforts
- CTSA Program Community Engagement
- National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)
CTSA Program in ActionRead the latest news about CTSA Program researchers.
CTSA Program Funding InformationFind CTSA Program funding opportunities, frequently asked questions, and information on the activities funded under the CTSA Program.
Learn more about the CTSA Program and clinical and translational research across the country.
CTSA Program Projects & Initiatives
Find details about ongoing CTSA Program projects and initiatives.
- SMART IRB
- Trial Innovation Network
- CTSA Program Collaborative Innovation Awards
- CTSA Program Diversity, Re-entry and Reintegration Supplements
- Common Metrics Initiative
- National Center for Data to Health (CD2H)
- CTSA Program Rural Health Efforts
- CTSA Program Community Engagement
- National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)
Read the latest news about CTSA Program researchers.
CTSA Program Funding Information
Find CTSA Program funding opportunities, frequently asked questions, and information on the activities funded under the CTSA Program.
Work With Us
Do you have questions about applying for NCATS funding through the CTSA Program?
Contact NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program.
Learn more about the CTSA Program Consortium.
CTSA Program Facts
Download the CTSA Program fact sheet (PDF - 766KB)
Transforming Clinical & Translational Research
Turning scientific discoveries into clinical advances often is an inefficient process due to insufficient resources and too few specially trained researchers. NCATS’ CTSA Program supports an innovative national network of medical research institutions that work together to improve the translational research process to get more treatments to more patients more quickly.
CTSA Program institutions collaborate locally, regionally and nationally, fostering innovation in training and research methodologies. NCATS continues to build on the strong foundation of the CTSA Program to tackle system-wide scientific and operational problems to make the clinical and translational research enterprise more efficient. Learn more about the CTSA Program.
NCATS Programs & Initiatives
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