Director, @ncats_nih_gov. #WomanInScience and Kansan. Advocate for science and improving health for all. Drone, đź”­, and nature hobbyist. Views are mine.

Joined June 2017
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11 Jun 2025
The #AssayGuidanceManual Webinar featuring Nobel laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi is tomorrow! Don’t forget to register and tune in at 11 a.m. EDT to hear more on New Therapeutic Modalities Inspired by Glycoscience: sites.google.com/ncats.nih.g… #Glycoscience
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@somaticediting Fall meeting in Bethesda. Great opening by @NINDSdirector highlighting some progress over the last year @NIH_CommonFund #SCGE program with several #FDA meetings to advance #genetherapies. Right now we are hearing advances for #prenatal #geneediting, exciting data.
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31 Oct 2023
Just so we are clear…it wasn’t me, but our EO has #setthebar! @ncats_nih_gov
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Friendly reminder that if you have thoughts about the current state of postdoctoral research training and career progression within the biomedical research enterprise, the @NIH would like to hear from you by April 14, 2023 📝💻bit.ly/3lDU2s0
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29 Mar 2023
P.J. Brooks, Ph.D., Acting Director of the Office of Rare Diseases Research at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)@ncats_nih_gov, describes the two main types of gene therapy currently in development. @rarediseasesnet checkrare.com/ex-vivo-vs-in-…

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#Clinicaltrials research the way a drug or treatment will interact with the human body, and are critical for determining safety and efficacy. Learn about what it's like to participate in a #genetherapy clinical trial ⬇️
27 Mar 2023
Want to learn more about what it’s like to participate in a #GeneTherapy clinical trial? Join FDA’s public workshop on April 13 to hear inspiring stories from patients, caregivers, and advocates who have navigated #ClinicalTrials. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3l01XQA #RegenMedEd
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27 Mar 2023
#CTSAProgram researchers redrew United States maps of three #FungalInfections and found they have spread outside their usual regions of infection, causing severe and life-threatening infections. Learn more about the study findings: bit.ly/3xILxPq
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16 Mar 2023
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at NCATS! Hear from NCATS’ Matt Hall, Ph.D., about what could be next for #DrugRepurposing or #DrugDevelopment in collaboration with the Bardeesy Lab at @MassGeneralNews. 👀
14 Mar 2023
Scientists at @NIH & @MassGeneralNews uncovered a potential new approach against #LiverCancer that could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs. 1/2
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Catch up with CRISPR TODAY at 12pm (ET)❗️ #SCGE PI @ESontheimerLab joins CRISPR pioneers for a free webinar highlighting the current opportunities and challenges for #CRISPR technology. Register ⬇️
13 Mar 2023
On March 16 at 12 p.m. ET, join world-renowned #CRISPR pioneers @CRISPRchef, @ESontheimerLab, & @MarraffiniLab for a free webinar related to their ASM and @wileymicrobio book, “CRISPR: Biology and Applications.” Reserve your seat now: asm.social/14W
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16 Mar 2023
#DYK that the #SBIR & #STTR programs are one of the largest funding sources for non-dilutive capital for early-stage #lifesciences #smallbiz? Learn more about these programs today: ncats.nih.gov/smallbusiness #NCATSsbir
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16 Mar 2023
Join our team! We're hiring a director for NCATS’ Office of Strategic Alliances. The candidate will manage the technology transfer program & serve as an advisor to NCATS leadership on matters related to NCATS’ #SBIR and #STTR programs, patenting & more. bit.ly/3leKO5I
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NLM was proud to light up for #RareDiseaseDay & even prouder to support @ncats_nih_gov's vision of more treatments for all people more quickly. In this week's blog, @jonirutter discusses how #DataScience tools will speed #RareDisease disease solutions. nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov/2023…

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15 Mar 2023
“It’s not rocket science, but to do the science we need the rockets.” – NCATS Director Joni Rutter The tiny technology held by Dr. Rutter is an example of the #TissueChips that will head to the @Space_Station to speed research on health and the development of new treatments.
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"It's not rocket science, but we do need rockets to do the science," @jonirutter on @ncats_nih_gov collaboration with @NASA to discover new insights into the aging process.
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Truly phenomenal news and so special to hear this at the end of #RDDNIH by Ron Bartek. There were so many happy tears in the room. #HopeIntoAction
Reata Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of SKYCLARYS™ (Omavaloxolone), the First and Only Drug Indicated for Patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia  Click here to read the full press release:  reatapharma.com/investors/ne…
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28 Feb 2023
Speakers in #RDDNIH session 1 highlighted the importance of finding and connecting existing data to help the #RareDiseases community understand rare diseases and advance research. #RareDiseaseDay
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28 Feb 2023
“Diversity in #genomics is not just good for the African population. It’s good for all of us… It’s even more important to think about the growing diversity of our country.” — Tshaka J. Cunningham, Ph.D. #RDDNIH #RareDiseaseDay
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Wow -this is a very impressive showing of #RareDisease #advocacy superheroes!
1 Mar 2023
Congress, here we come! These rare disease advocates are coming your way to make their voices heard. Shout out to our virtual advocates and everyone who couldn't make it in person. 🦓🙌 #RareDC2023 #legislativeconference #washingtondc #capitolhill
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Happening now at #RDDNIH ➡️ Session 4: #RareDiseases Therapeutics and the Role of Advocacy and Industry Collaborations ✅ Featuring Kristen Wheeden, MBA, Rare Disease Caregiver; CPAG Representative, #Porphyrias Consortium (PC) Join the livestream: videocast.nih.gov/livew.asp?…

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“It’s time to move away from only natural history clinical trials as we work toward first-in-human studies.” - James K. Gilman, MD #RareDiseaseDay #RDDNIH #RareDiseaseDay2023
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