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WEST AI Algorithm May Help Speed Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
April 14, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
- 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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Rare Disease Day at NIH 2026: Paving the Way to a Brighter Future for All Americans
March 31, 2026 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
The rare diseases community came together at the NIH Natcher Conference Center and virtually to celebrate Rare Disease Day at NIH, highlighting inspiring stories, impactful research advances, and new possibilities for the future.
Read ArticleClinical Trial Readiness Grants Aim to Set the Stage for Rare Disease Clinical Trials
March 17, 2020 - NCATS News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
To close the gap between development of candidate interventions for rare diseases and clinical testing, NCATS and NICHD created rare-disease Clinical Trial Readiness grants. Funds support projects that collect data needed to move on to clinical trials.
Collaborative Approach Aids Development of Potential Blood Test for Use in Alzheimer’s, Rare Syndromes Diagnoses
March 2, 2020 - NCATS News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Contributions from the NCATS-led Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network helped develop a new blood test that may make it easier to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and rare neurodegenerative syndromes.