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NIH Awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to Improve Rural Health
September 1, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Study: Supplement Plus Chemo Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Survival
August 31, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
NIH Gene Therapy Team Reveals Its Path to FDA Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations
March 29, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Our Impact on Research Operations
- Platform Vector Gene Therapy (PaVe-GT)
When NCATS received an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it marked a key accomplishment for researchers in the NIH's Platform Vector Gene Therapy (PaVe-GT) project.
Tissue Chips in Space Projects Offer Glimpses Into the Biology of Aging
March 23, 2023 - NCATS News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
The NCATS-led Tissue Chips in Space program sent its final projects to the International Space Station to learn about aging-related diseases and conditions and potentially translate results into treatments that help people on Earth.
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2023: Putting Hope into Action
March 21, 2023 - NCATS News
Energy, excitement and hope guided Rare Disease Day at NIH 2023, which included inspiring stories from people with rare diseases, research updates, exhibits and poster sessions, and networking.
Data Science Tools Will Speed Rare Disease Solutions
March 15, 2023 - NCATS News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
NLM musings from the Mezzanine. Data science tools will speed rare disease solutions.
Scientists Reveal a Potential New Approach to Treating Liver Cancer
March 13, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
Scientists at NIH and Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered a potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs.
Rural Hospital Closures Fuel Rising Demand and Costs at Nearby Hospitals
March 7, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
CTSA Program–supported research reveals that rural hospital closures nationwide put a strain on the financial and staffing resources of surrounding hospitals, which may further jeopardize access to health care in rural communities.