Translational science seeks to speed up the process of moving research discoveries from the laboratory into healthcare practices. Numerous scientific and organizational roadblocks can act as obstacles along the path of translation and ultimately hinder the speed of progress in medical research. The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) was established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to transform and accelerate the translational research process, with the intended result of getting treatments to more patients faster. The field of Translational Science aims to bridge these gaps by:

Introduction to Translational Science

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Students will be able to define translational science.
Students will be able to explain how translational science can accelerate research discoveries to impact healthcare practices.
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SA
5.0
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2021
Tremendous course in every sense of words!! They should offer the master degree or more advance training after complete this course. Thanks
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Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Excellent introduction. Dr. Zand did a great job as well as all the presenters. I feel much more informed on CTSI
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Reviewed on May 28, 2021
Very comprehensive and demonstrative for those who want first hand information on translational research.
