Learn the basics of translational science. Understand the components of each of the five stages of translational science research.
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A series of 5 courses introducing the field of translational science and its applications to improving the health of patients and communities through the four stages of translational research. Translational science is the process of transforming observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations.
As translational research institutions proliferate—both in the United States and around the world—there is a growing need to increase the number of people engaged in training in clinical research and translational science. This includes a continuing demand for a skilled workforce of research investigators, clinical 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 clinical and translational research. Specifically, you will explore:
Learners will have the opportunity to create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) focused on a career in translational science in the introductory course. Learners will develop and update their plans throughout the following courses. At each stage, learners can save a PDF of their plans as a reminder of the knowledge and experience they have gained from this series.
