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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 Article2021 Rare Disease Day at NIH: Finding Hope Within Uncertainty
April 1, 2021 - NCATS News
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected nearly every aspect of the rare disease world. The greatest impacts of the pandemic, however, have been felt by the patients themselves and their families.
Improving Manufacturing Techniques to Deliver High Quality Biotherapeutics to the Clinic Faster
January 1, 2021 - NCATS News
- Small Business (SBIR)
Intabio, Inc., used funding from NCATS’ Small Business Innovation Research program to create an automated instrument that streamlines the production of cellular and gene-based medicines.
NCATS Releases Updated Translational Road Maps
February 15, 2019 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
An expanded, interactive beta version of the Drug Discovery, Development and Deployment Maps provides a more dynamic map interface for enhanced usability compared with the static version. Users can zoom into and out of areas of the process to view different levels of complexity, find information and best practices, and connect to relevant NCATS programs and resources. NCATS invites the public to explore the map and provide feedback on the current version.