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NCATS-Funded Rare Disease Researchers Provide Key Data, Help Build New Kidney Atlas
February 29, 2024 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NEPTUNE’s research has helped us learn more about the biology of both rare and common kidney diseases. It has also led to better ways to diagnose and treat these conditions.
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Breaking Down Prednisone Too Quickly May Short-Circuit Its Benefit for Rare Neuromuscular Disorder
February 15, 2024 - NCATS News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Chemicals produced when the body breaks down the drug prednisone could indicate which patients with a rare muscle disorder were helped by the drug.
Read ArticlePropelling Cures With Genetics Research: Interview With Joni L. Rutter, PhD, Director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at NIH
December 14, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC)
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
- New Therapeutic Uses (NTU)
- Platform Vector Gene Therapy (PaVe-GT)
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
- Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE)
- Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND)
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
Newborn Screening for Rare Immune Disorders Led to Earlier Treatment, Improved Survival
November 20, 2023 - NCATS News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
An NCATS-led Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network consortium changed what is known about severe combined immunodeficiency.
Kidney as Key to Fighting Obesity
April 19, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Kidney as Key to Fighting Obesity
April 14, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Mayo Clinic Discovery Leads to Life-Changing Treatment for Young Girl With Ultra-Rare Disease
February 27, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Forgoing One Food Treats Eosinophilic Esophagitis as Well as Excluding Six
February 27, 2023 - NCATS News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)