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Transparency and Early Planning Are Key in Increasing Efficiency of Gene Therapy Development for Rare Diseases

February 26, 2026 - NCATS News

Platform Vector Gene Therapy (PaVe-GT)

PaVe-GT scientists underscore strategy, framework and early interaction with the FDA to align preclinical and clinical efforts in AAV gene therapy translation.

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A NASA astronaut working on a tissue chip experiment onboard the International Space Station.

Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies

February 17, 2026 - NCATS News

Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

NIH selected researchers to design microphysiological technologies that mimic human organ systems for age-related disease experiments at the International Space Station National Laboratory.

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Partner & Grantee News

Tool May Identify More Patients Who Could Benefit From Parathyroid Surgery

March 19, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Our Impact on Tools and Technologies

NIH Invests $150 Million in Human-Based Research to Reduce Use of Animal Models

March 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

Digital Health Symposium Explores Real-Life Application of New Technologies

March 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

Upcoming Events

Advisory Council Meeting: May 2026

May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026 - Advisory Board

The NCATS Advisory Council will convene a virtual/in-person meeting on May 21–22, 2026. The meeting will feature presentations from NCATS Director Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D., and others about the center’s initiatives, policies, programs and future direction.

Location: TBD
Open Session: Time TBD

Publications

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

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Breast Arterial Calcification and Its Association With Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - April 15, 2026 - The American Journal of Cardiology

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Harnessing Metabolomics and Proteomics in a Clinical Trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Insights From Post-Hoc Analysis of the REHAB-PH Trial

NCATS - April 1, 2026 - eBioMedicine