Resources for You
Explore our resources for researchers, trainees, and rare disease patients and advocates.
Use this page to find our resources and information geared toward researchers, aspiring translational scientists, and rare disease patients or patient advocates.
Resources for Researchers
A key goal in translational science is to transform the way research is done, making it faster, more efficient and more impactful. We have information and resources for researchers to connect with our staff, view funding opportunities and glance through our research activities.
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Research
Our work opens up bottlenecks in translational research to bring about more health solutions.
Funding
We support a variety of research efforts to deliver treatments to all people more quickly.
Staff Profiles
Our staff bring their diverse expertise together to drive innovative discoveries.
Licensing
We help industry and academia interact and partner with NCATS labs.
Resources for Trainees
One of our priority areas is supporting the development of the next generation of translational scientists. We have materials to help you find translational science training and support.
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Training at NCATS
We offer a wide range of training opportunities, platforms and disciplines for use in translational research.
Training at Partner Institutions
Our partners offer programs, activities and resources to further your knowledge of translational science.
Research Activities
We support various activities to support translational research.
Education Resources
We offer a collection of helpful educational resources and virtual classes to advance your knowledge of translational science.
Resources for Rare Disease Patients and Advocates
We work with patients and patient groups to identify their health needs and find ways to meet them. We connect you with the latest research and show you how to get involved.
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Our Impact on Rare Diseases
We lead research initiatives and partnerships to accelerate treatments for rare diseases and create resources for patients.
Information Center
We provide information about rare diseases through our Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.
Patient and Community Engagement
We collaborate with community organizations and patient groups to identify and understand public health needs.
Division of Rare Diseases Research Innovation
Our staff and programs are advancing rare diseases research.
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About NCATS
Our mission is to turn research observations into health solutions through translational science.
About Translational Science
Translational science focuses on understanding the scientific and operational principles underlying each step of the translational process.
Our Impact
We conduct and support research and other activities that address long standing challenges in translational research.
Director's Messages
Our director pens regular messages about our goals for the future and how we plan to achieve them.