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![Rare Diseases: Individually Rare, Collectively Common. NCATS is developing new approaches to diagnose and treat people with rare diseases more quickly. NCATS logo. Resources. Providing high-quality, widely used resources like the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), to educate, engage and empower the rare diseases community. Getting an accurate rare disease diagnosis can take more than 6 years, on average, leading to higher healthcare costs. GARD staff have answered about 120,000 questions.](/sites/default/files/styles/media_library/public/NCATS-Rare-Diseases-Infographic-November-2024-508_800x640v2.png?itok=PgRucvDm)
Easing the Burden of Rare Diseases Through Translational Science
November 12, 2024 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
NCATS Director Joni Rutter discusses how NCATS is addressing scientific and operational roadblocks that slow progress for rare diseases research and treatments.
Read ArticleUsing AI to Improve Detection of Rare Diseases
July 16, 2024 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Panel Discussion: The High Cost of Rare Diseases
February 11, 2022 - Media Coverage
Gene Therapies for Rare Diseases
January 10, 2022 - Media Coverage
- Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC)
Gene Therapy is Fighting Rare Diseases in FDA, NIH Program
December 29, 2021 - Media Coverage
Dr. Anne Pariser Provides an Overview of NIH’s Office of Rare Diseases Research
December 20, 2021 - Media Coverage
Not So Rare Diseases: The Cumulative Burden of Underdiagnosis
December 14, 2021 - Media Coverage
NCATS’ Office of Rare Diseases Research Director Anne R.
Dr Anne Pariser Provides an Overview of NIH’s Office of Rare Diseases Research
December 1, 2021 - Media Coverage