News & Events

Read our latest research news, explore upcoming events and find resources describing our mission and programs.

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NCATS Stories

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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Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Awardees Expand the Reach of NIH Impact

February 5, 2026 - NCATS News

Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)

NIH awarded funding to 10 new and five continuing Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) consortia to help address challenges in rare diseases treatment development.

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Partner & Grantee News

Four New Astronauts Arrive at Space Station for Long-Duration Science Expedition

February 18, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

Sleep‑Aligned Fasting Improves Heart and Blood‑Sugar Markers

February 12, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News

Translational Science

U.S. South Asians Face Elevated Heart Risk at Age 45 Despite Reporting Healthier Habits

February 11, 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.

Rising Trends in Infant ER Encounters for Food-Induced Allergic Reactions in the Era of Early Allergenic Food Introduction

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - March 1, 2026 - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global

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Retrospective Review of Lymphocyte Changes When Switching Between Fumarates in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - March 1, 2026 - Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders