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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.

Last updated on July 9, 2026