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Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

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NIH HEAL Funding Opportunity

NIH seeks applications for clinical trials to establish the effectiveness of existing therapies and approaches for pain prevention and management using NCATS’ Trial Innovation Network.

After seven days of the new browning process, human white fat tissue looks like brown fat. (Brian M. Gillette/Columbia University Photo)
NCATS-Supported Research Shows Potential for Altering Body Fat

Researchers, supported in part by the CTSA Program, have discovered a new way to take white fat from a mouse, turn it into brown fat and return it to the mouse. These findings could have implications for treating obesity.

About the CTSA Program

Learn more about the CTSA Program and clinical and translational research across the country.

CTSA Program in Action

Read the latest news about CTSA Program researchers.

CTSA Program Funding Information

Find CTSA Program funding opportunities and frequently asked questions.

About the CTSA Program

Learn more about the CTSA Program and clinical and translational research across the country.

CTSA Program Projects & Initiatives

Find details about ongoing CTSA Program projects and initiatives.

CTSA Program in Action

Read the latest news about CTSA Program researchers.

CTSA Program Funding Information

Find CTSA Program funding opportunities and frequently asked questions.

Work With Us

Do you have questions about applying for NCATS funding through the CTSA Program?

Contact NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program.

Learn more about the CTSA Program Consortium.

CTSA Program Facts

Download the CTSA Program fact sheet (PDF - 766KB)

Learn about funded activities under the CTSA Program (PDF - 99KB)

Transforming Clinical & Translational Research

Turning scientific discoveries into clinical advances often is an inefficient process due to insufficient resources and too few specially trained researchers. NCATS’ CTSA Program supports an innovative national network of medical research institutions — called “hubs” — that work together to improve the translational research process to get more treatments to more patients more quickly.

CTSA Program hubs collaborate locally, regionally and nationally, fostering innovation in training and research methodologies. NCATS continues to build on the strong foundation of the CTSA Program to tackle system-wide scientific and operational problems to make the clinical and translational research enterprise more efficient. Learn more about the CTSA Program.

NCATS Programs & Initiatives

3-D Tissue Bioprinting Program

A Specialized Platform for Innovative Research Exploration

Assay Development and Screening Technology

Assay Guidance Manual

Biomedical Data Translator

Bridging Interventional Development Gaps

Chemistry Technology

Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program

Discovering New Therapeutic Uses for Existing Molecules

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

Matrix Combination Screening

NCATS Chemical Genomics Center

NCATS' Role in the NIH HEAL InitiativeSM

NCATS Toolkit for Patient-Focused Therapy Development

NIH Common Fund Programs

Pfizer's Centers for Therapeutic Innovation

Rare Diseases Registry Program

Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network

Trans-NIH RNAi Facility

Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer

Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases

Tissue Chip for Drug Screening

Toxicology in the 21st Century