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NCATS Supports Tissue Chip Development for Study in Space

NCATS issued five grants to further refine tissue- and organ-on-chip platforms during experiments in-flight to the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory.


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June E-Newsletter Now Available

Read about NCATS' work to repurpose a drug to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, fund studies on tissue chips in space, support a CTSA Program-Eli Lilly training initiative, and more.


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CTSA Program Hubs Collaborate to Enhance Newborn Screening

Efforts are underway to study newborn screening for fragile X syndrome and other genetic diseases.


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Potential Drug to Treat Muscular Dystrophy

NCATS researchers and collaborators demonstrated that an unsuccessful cancer drug may have new life as a potential treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.


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CTSA Program Community Mentorship Helps Advance MS Research

Through an NCATS-supported community mentorship program, a neurologist strengthens her translational science skills by increasing her engagement with an underserved population.


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Trial Innovation Network

CTSA Program-supported investigators tackling inefficiencies in clinical trials

New Brain Cancer Therapy

CTSA Program sparked a potential therapy for brain cancer.

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Assay Guidance Manual

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Interested in creating biologically, physiologically and pharmacologically relevant assays for early-stage drug discovery? Check out our best-practices Assay Guidance Manual.

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Learn more about all the ways that potential grantees, partners and collaborators can access NCATS support to advance translational science.

  • NCATS Programs & Initiatives
    NCATS encourages partnerships that cross many scientific disciplines and research sectors in pursuit of translational success.
  • Small Business Opportunities
    NCATS’ small business programs help entrepreneurs develop and commercialize new translational technologies.
  • Expertise & Resources
    NCATS staff are experts in translation, and the Center’s resources support pre-clinical and clinical activities.
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    NCATS makes it easy for industry and academia to interact and partner with Center laboratories and scientists.