Translational science is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations. In this course, you’ll learn about the role of translational research in moving scientific discoveries into applications for improving human health. With an understanding of the four stages of translational research, you’ll be able to assess team roles for each stage and explain the importance of rigorous research, responsible conduct of research, and the differences between them. Finally, you’ll learn about career opportunities within the in-demand field of translational research.
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Week 1
4 hours to complete
1 video (Total 4 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Week 2
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 20 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Week 3
3 hours to complete
4 readings
3 hours to complete
Week 4
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 3 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
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