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Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

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Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

This course is part of Translational Science Specialization

Instructor: Vicki Ellingrod

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

17 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify key differences between basic science research and clinical research
Understand innovations in basic science discovery that lead to new methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Explore potential career paths for basic science researchers

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The first phase of translational research — known as “T1” — is the process of moving foundational scientific discoveries into possible approaches for real-world health applications. This course focuses on innovations in basic science discovery, including drug discovery and repurposing and animal studies, that lead to new methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in highly controlled settings. You’ll also discuss the role of the federal government to support and regulate translational research as it moves from basic science to human interventions.

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Welcome to Week 1 of Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans. This week you will learn how to 1) identify key differences between basic science research and clinical research, and 2) describe the role of animals in the research process.

What's included

10 readings3 assignments

10 readingsTotal 85 minutes

Welcome to Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans5 minutes
Pre-Course Survey 5 minutes
Syllabus 10 minutes
Acknowledgments5 minutes
What Are The Different Types of Clinical Research? 10 minutes
Research Types - American Heart Association10 minutes
Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Basic, Clinical, Translational Research: What's the Difference?10 minutes
Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research - What is the difference?10 minutes
Animals in Research10 minutes
Ethics in Animal Research10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Is all research the same?10 minutes
What role do animals play in research?15 minutes
How are animals used in research? What would you do?15 minutes

Welcome to Week 2 of Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans. This week you will learn how to 1) describe potential career paths for basic science researchers, 2) identify team roles for research conducted in the T1 stage of translational science, and 3) describe the types of career development awards available for translational research education.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 3 of Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans. This week you will learn how to 1) explain the process of translating the outcomes of basic science research into improvements in human health, and 2) explain how T1 research is associated with T2 and T3/T4 research.

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

T1 Research with Communities: Rebecca Hasson4 minutes
T1 Laboratory Research: Kathleen Stringer2 minutes
T1 Clinical Research: MeiLan Han2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Post-Course Survey10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Influences on T1 Research30 minutes
Is this study ready for clinical research?15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

Revisiting Your Individual Development Plan30 minutes

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Reviewed on Jun 17, 2022

I love the overarching theme of person development and learning skills to find opportunties to further advance my understanding of this topic from a theoretical and practical perspective.

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