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Vitamin D May Improve Clinical Outcomes in IBD

September 8, 2026 - NCATS News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

Using 20 years of patient data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, NIH-supported researchers found that people with IBD who took vitamin D supplements had fewer IBD-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and steroid prescriptions.

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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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Partner & Grantee News

VCU and Central Virginia VA Receive $1.2 Million NIH Grant to Train Scholars in Big Data Medicine

September 9, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
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Research Tip Sheet: Cancer, Brain and Microbiome Studies

September 4, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
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New AI Algorithm Could Improve Detection and Prediction of Heart Diseases

September 1, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

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Upcoming Events

Join us for the NCATS Director’s Public Roundtable. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT. Photo of NCATS Director Dr. Joni Rutter. NIH/NCATS logo.
NCATS Director’s Public Roundtable

October 9, 2026 - Webinar

Supporters, researchers and educators will hear the latest updates from NCATS Director Dr. Rutter and participate in an interactive discussion about how we can work together to bring more treatments for all people more quickly.

Location: Virtual
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT

Publications

Browse a listing of peer-reviewed scientific publications that feature research supported by NCATS programs and initiatives.

Not Passing Newborn Hearing Screening and Neurodevelopment at 2 Years in Infants Born Extremely Preterm

NCATS - November 1, 2026 - The Journal of Pediatrics

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Evaluation of the Impact of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid on Diabetic Retinopathy in a Large U.S. Population-Based Cohort

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - November 1, 2026 - American Journal of Ophthalmology

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Last updated on July 9, 2026