This course is part of the Translational Science Specialization

Vicki Ellingrod

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Translational Science SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

About this Course

Health research must positively impact the lives of the general population, so the public must receive and interpret research findings in a meaningful way. That is why translating research discoveries into practice is an important phase of the translational research spectrum.
In this course, you’ll gain an introduction to the concepts of population health research and the ethical use of data science to drive advances in human health. Specifically, you’ll learn about the computational models used in population health research, the function of community partners in conducting translational research and disseminating findings, as well as the role of population health during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, Opioid crisis, and the Flint, Michigan, USA water crisis.

This is the fourth of five courses in the “Translational Science” series.

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Translational Science Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Translational Science Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Vicki Ellingrod

Dean of the College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy

1,099 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

3 hours to complete

Week 1

Welcome to the course Translating Research to Communities. The process of moving evidence-based clinical discoveries into widespread health practice is a critical part of the translational research spectrum. This week you will learn how to 1) define the concept of a learning health system, and 2) define community engaged research including how the terms 'community' and 'stakeholder' are defined.

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 5 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes

1 video

Exploring the Role of Health Systems4m

9 readings

Welcome to Translating Research to Communities 10mPre-Course Survey10mSyllabus15mAcknowledgements10mA Framework for Value: Creating Learning Health Systems30mDefining a Learning Health System10mWhat is Community Engagement?10mU.S. Center for Disease Control: What is Community Engagement? 10mBlog: Community Partners and Community Engaged Research20m

2 practice exercises

What is a Learning Health System?15mUnderstanding Community Engagement15m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Week 2

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 10 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

Interview with Rebecca Hasson: Forming Your Research Team 3mInterview with Donald Vereen: Building Trust4mInterview with Rogerio Pinto: Forming Collaborations2m

6 readings

Engaging Communities in Research: A Community Perspective10mWhy Science Needs Community Engagement10mWhy Community Engagement Matters10mThe Use of Community Engaged Research Principles to Improve Health: Community Academic Partnerships for Research30mCommunity-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)10mRacial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement30m

2 practice exercises

Recognizing Community Engagement15mIdentifying Study Team Members: Community Research15m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Week 3

2 hours to complete

5 readings

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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