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How NCATS Is Accelerating Drug Discovery: A Behind-the-Scenes Look With NIH Leadership

April 16, 2026 - NCATS News

Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development

NIH senior leadership toured NCATS’ laboratories to learn how the center supports innovative technology to model human disease and explores drug repurposing.

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WEST AI Algorithm May Help Speed Diagnosis of Rare Diseases

April 14, 2026 - NCATS News

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Our Impact on Rare Diseases

Rare diseases can take years to diagnose. WEST — a new AI algorithm — aims to cut that diagnostic odyssey by learning from complete and incomplete real-world EHR data.

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Partner & Grantee News

Salman Khetani: How Can We Safely Test Drugs and Chemicals?

April 20, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Our Impact on Research Operations
Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

Faculty Member Joins Major NIH-Funded Center to Improve Chemical Safety Assessment

April 16, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Our Impact on Research Operations
Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

Simple Procedure Relieves Painful Complications After Deep Vein Thrombosis

April 13, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

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Upcoming Events

Advisory Council Meeting: May 2026

May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026 - Advisory Board

The NCATS Advisory Council will convene a virtual meeting on May 21–22, 2026. The meeting will feature presentations from NCATS Director Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D., and others about the center’s initiatives, policies, programs and future direction.

Location: Virtual

Closed Session: May 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open: Session: May 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Publications

Browse a listing of peer-reviewed scientific publications that feature research supported by NCATS programs and initiatives.

Investigating Sustained Breastfeeding: A Grounded Theory Study

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - April 21, 2026 - Maternal and Child Health Journal

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Macronutrient and Bioactive Profiles of Donor Milk Differ in Commercial vs. Nonprofit Milk Banks

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - April 21, 2026 - Journal of Perinatology