# CCTS ## Posts - [Using AI Technology to Increase Access to Eye Care in Rural Maine](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/using-ai-technology-to-increase-access-to-eye-care-in-rural-maine/): Impact Stories Using AI Technology to Increase Access to Eye Care in Rural Maine January 29, 2026 Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of preventable blindness. The DR screening target recommended by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (67%) had never been reached at MaineHealth’s Western Maine Primary Care (WMPC) in Norway, Maine. How could a rural primary care practice increase screenings for DR? The primary care practice connected with the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Network, funded by an NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA). The NIH IDeA program purpose is to build research capacity in states that […] - [Taking Care of First Responders in Wisconsin](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/university-of-wisconsin-madison/): dsdsdsdsds - [Safe Pregnancies for Moms in Alabama](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/alabama-impact-story/): Study shows treating preexisting high blood pressure in pregnancy improves maternal and fetal outcomes https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/study-shows-treating-preexisting-high-blood-pressure-in-pregnancy-improves-maternal-and-fetal-outcomes Visit the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science to learn how Dr. Alan Tita got involved in clinical research and how he navigated this award-winning research. More than 2 percent of pregnant women in the United States have chronic hypertension, or high blood pressure. Medical professionals agree that severe chronic hypertension during pregnancy should be treated with medications. Treating non-severe or mild forms of chronic hypertension during pregnancy, however, has led to a divide in medical recommendations for decades.   A new study published today […] - [Diagnosing Rare Diseases Early in Massachusetts](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/massachusetts-impact-story/): Whole Genome Sequencing Doubles Diagnosis Rates for Genetic Disorders in Newborns A Comparative Analysis of Rapid Whole Genomic Sequencing and a Targeted Neonatal Gene Panel in Infants with a Suspected Genetic Disorder: The Genomic Medicine for Ill Neonates and Infants (GEMINI) Study Visit the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science to learn how Dr. Jonathan Davis got involved in clinical research and how he navigated this award-winning research. A new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as a targeted gene sequencing test at […] - [Using AI to Save Lives in New York](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/using-ai-to-save-lives-in-new-york/): Einstein-Montefiore CTSA-enabled Artificial Intelligence Technology Saves Lives https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373653/ The Einstein-Montefiore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) has as its core mission the improvement of human health through research. In partnership with our NIH-funded CTSA together with investments from the technology sector and from the Montefiore Health System, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool has been developed to help doctors better identify and treat patients, including a deadly form of lung failure in acute illness. This AI technology is named “Patient-Centered Analytic Machine” (PALM).  Each year, about 200,000 Americans suffer from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which occurs when the […] - [Discovering New Uses for an Asthma Drug in Maryland](https://coalition4cts.org/impact-stories/discovering-new-uses-for-an-asthma-drug-in-maryland/): RCT for Treatment of Food Allergies https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2312382 Press Release John Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research  Principal Investigator: Robert A. Wood, MD  This study sought to investigate if omalizumab, an injectable, FDA-approved medication for the treatment of asthma and other allergic conditions, could protect patients with multiple, severe food allergies from potentially life-threatening reactions.  This study was groundbreaking in using an existing medication with a proven safety profile, especially when considering the prevalence and limited options for the treatment of food allergies.  In fact, up to 8% of children have at least one food allergy, and up to 86% […] ## Pages - [Explain CTSA](https://coalition4cts.org/explain-ctsa/): What are CTSAs? Home CTSA Policy Priorities The United States supports clinical and translational research at over 60 major institutions through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA), which is managed by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These CTSA “program hubs” form a national network of medical research institutions and affiliated partners.  CTSAs work to speed up research and improve health, by moving research findings from the lab to the clinic and community, to improve patient outcomes. CTSAs promote collaboration by fostering partnerships between researchers, clinicians and community stakeholders. CTSAs develop […] - [Policy Priorities](https://coalition4cts.org/policy-priorities/): Policy Priorities We are a coalition of leading clinical research organizations dedicated to accelerating innovation in healthcare. Home Policy Priority Keeping America at the Forefront The Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is committed to keeping America at the forefront of medical innovation by advocating for the resources and policies that drive breakthroughs in clinical and translational research. As a nationwide coalition of researchers, institutions, and industry leaders, we push for the funding necessary to accelerate discoveries, train the next generation of scientists, and ensure that life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Without sustained investment, the U.S. risks falling behind […] - [About](https://coalition4cts.org/about/): A Partnership Built on Excellence We are a coalition of leading clinical research organizations dedicated to accelerating innovation in healthcare. Home About Us About CCTS The Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is a nationwide network dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation. By uniting experts, institutions, and advocates, we work to secure funding, influence policy, and support the next generation of clinical and translational researchers. Our mission is to ensure that groundbreaking discoveries move efficiently from the lab to real-world applications, improving healthcare and saving lives. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, CCTS amplifies the voice of the research […] - [Home](https://coalition4cts.org/): Advancing Medical Innovation, Championing Research. CCTS unites experts to secure funding, shape policy, and accelerate breakthroughs in clinical and translational science. Get In Touch Read More About Us About CCTS The Coalition for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is a nationwide network advocating for the future of medical research. By uniting voices across the field, we work to ensure strong funding, support for emerging researchers, and policies that drive innovation in clinical and translational science. About Us About Us Who We Are Clinical Research Forum The Association for Clinical and Translational Science The Association for Clinical and Translational Science, the […] - [Contact](https://coalition4cts.org/contact/): Reach Out To Us Have Questions? 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