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Sleep-Aligned Fasting May Support Overnight Heart Health
July 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers found that aligning fasting with the body’s natural sleep cycle before bedtime may support cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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AMP® BGTC Announces FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Application for Gene Therapy Targeting Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency
July 6, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC)
The FDA cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a gene therapy designed to treat children with multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD), an ultra-rare disease.
Read ArticleNIH RECOVER Research Identifies Potential Long COVID Disparities
February 16, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
NIH-supported studies show variations in symptoms and diagnostic experiences among different racial and ethnic groups.
Lessons Learned From the NIH-Led Research Response to COVID-19
February 2, 2023 - NCATS News
- COVID-19
Experience will inform the public health research response to future pandemics.
New 3-D Model Offers Insights into the Role of Glucose in a Deadly Kidney Disease
January 5, 2023 - NCATS News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
NIH-supported researchers combined organ-in-a-dish and organ-on-a-chip technologies to better understand polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and show the role of glucose in forming PKD cysts. This approach could lead to ways to test drugs and develop treatments.
Efficient Registry Approach Powers Practice-Shaping Infant Heart Surgery Trial
December 2, 2022 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
A clinical trial of 1,200 infants undergoing congenital heart disease surgery found that an anti-inflammatory steroid did not perform better than a placebo at reducing risk of severe outcomes, except for some subgroups of infants.
NIH Names Dr. Joni L. Rutter Director of NCATS
November 8, 2022 - NCATS News
- COVID-19
Joni Rutter, Ph.D., has been selected as the NCATS director. In her new role, Dr. Rutter will oversee a diverse portfolio of research activities focused on improving the translational process of turning scientific discoveries into health interventions.
NIH-Supported Study Finds Racial Disparities in Advanced Heart Failure Treatment
October 19, 2022 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
White adults were twice as likely as Black adults to receive mechanical heart pumps or heart transplants.