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FDA Clears IND for Gene Therapy Candidate to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder
May 21, 2026 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Clinical Trials
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
MMA-101, an NIH-supported gene therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, has received FDA clearance to begin clinical testing.
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Brain Regions React to Processed Diets in Unique Ways
May 21, 2026 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers found that older rats that ate low-fiber, highly processed diets experienced brain inflammation and memory problems.
Read ArticleTRIumph Program Uses Communication to Connect Science to Community
April 22, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Drug Lifts ‘Brain Fog’ From Lupus Patients: Clinical Trial
April 20, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Salman Khetani: How Can We Safely Test Drugs and Chemicals?
April 20, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
Faculty Member Joins Major NIH-Funded Center to Improve Chemical Safety Assessment
April 16, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
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How NCATS Is Accelerating Drug Discovery: A Behind-the-Scenes Look With NIH Leadership
April 16, 2026 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Drug Discovery and Development
NIH senior leadership toured NCATS’ laboratories to learn how the center supports innovative technology to model human disease and explores drug repurposing.
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.