The NPRCs are always working to determine disease causes, preventions, treatments and cures to help people across generations and the world live longer, healthier lives. Research advancements include HIV prevention, a cure for hepatitis C, deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson’s disease and approval of the immunosuppressive medication Belatacept for use with kidney transplants patients, as well as current advancements in brain-machine interfaces. The NPRC were also instrumental in helping researchers understand and diagnose COVID-19, and develop treatments. Learn more about the top 10 research accomplishments of the NPRC centers here.