This course is part of the Translational Science Specialization

Vicki Ellingrod

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Translational Science SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

About this Course

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.
This is an ideal introduction for undergraduate or graduate students interested in the practical application of their research to improve the health of their community.

This is the first course of five in the “Translational Science” series.

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Translational Science Specialization

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Course 1 of 5 in the

Translational Science Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Vicki Ellingrod

Dean of the College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy

1,069 Learners

5 Courses

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University of Michigan

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Week 1

The Introduction to Translational Science course provides you with an overview of the spectrum of translational research. You will learn important terminology and concepts to use as you practice setting career goals for translational research. This week you will learn how to 1) define translational research and its role in moving scientific discoveries into applications for improving human health, 2) list the stages of translational research and describe specific examples of research conducted at each stage.

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 4 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes

1 video

What is Translational Research?4m

9 readings

Welcome to Introduction to Translational Science5mPre-Course Survey5mSyllabus10mAcknowledgments5mPre-test and Post-test Instructions10mWhat is Translational Research?5mTranslational Research in Practice: An Introduction10mHow to Use Your Course Workbook10m(Optional but recommended) The Research Clinic1h

2 practice exercises

Pretest-What is Translational Research? 30mPosttest-What is Translational Research? 30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Week 2

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 20 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

6 videos

What is Team Science? Why is it Important?4mChoosing Translational Science as a Career Path: T1 Research1mChoosing Translational Science as a Career Path: T2 Research2mChoosing Translational Science as a Career Path: Clinical Research2mChoosing Translational Science as a Career Path: T3 Research3mChoosing Translational Science as a Career Path: T4 Research4m

3 readings

The Fundamental Characteristics of a Translational Scientist10mHow to Do Team Research10mLack of Transparency & Sample Size, Outliers and Exclusion Criteria10m

1 practice exercise

Who is on your Research Team?15m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Week 3

3 hours to complete

4 readings

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Week 4

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 3 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

About the Translational Science Specialization

An introduction to the field of Translational Science and its applications to improve patient and community health through the four stages of translational research.

Translational science is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations. As the translational research enterprise — both in the United States and internationally — continues to expand, there is a growing need to increase the number of people pursuing training in the fields of clinical research and translational science. This includes a continuing demand for a well-trained workforce of research investigators, clinician-scientists, and other research professionals. In this online course series, you will learn about these in-demand fields with an introduction to the four phases of translational science and how they relate to both clinical and translational research. Specifically, you’ll explore: ● What constitutes translational science research. ● The role of the federal government and industry in the support and regulation of this research. ● The need for core principles of conducting rigorous and responsible translational research. ● How to begin a career in translational research. ● Why addressing health disparities and inequities in translational research is important.

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