About Translational Science
We tackle ongoing challenges in research so that new treatments can reach people faster. We do this by advancing translational science.
Translational Science
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Translation is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public — from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical procedures and behavioral changes.
Translational science is the field that generates scientific and operational innovations that overcome longstanding challenges along the translational research pipeline. These include scientific, operational, financial and administrative innovations that transform the way that research is done, making it faster, more efficient, and more impactful.
Translational Science Spectrum
The translational science spectrum represents the stages of research involved in bringing more treatments to all people more quickly.
Translational Science Principles
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The NCATS Translational Science Principles characterize effective translational science approaches.
Translational Science Resources
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We offer resources that describe translational science and its role in advancing research and health.
Publications
Advancing Education and Training through Application of the Translational Science Principles
Faupel-Badger JM, Vogel AL, Austin CP, Rutter JL. Advancing Translational Science Education [published online ahead of print, 2022 Aug 31]. Clin Transl Sci. 2022;10.1111/cts.13390. doi:10.1111/cts.13390)
Translational Science Principles Enabling Team Science in NCATS’ Internal Research Program
Vogel AL, Knebel AR, Faupel-Badger JM, Portilla LM, Simeonov A. A Systems Approach to Enable Effective Team Science from the Internal Research Program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. Cambridge University Press; 2021;5(1):e163.
Teaching Translational Science Principles
Faupel-Badger JM, Vogel AL, Hussain SF, Austin CP, Hall MD, Ness E, Sanderson P, Terse PS, Xu X, Balakrishnan K, Patnaik S, Marugan JJ, Rudloff U, Ferrer M. Teaching Principles of Translational Science to a Broad Scientific Audience Using a Case Study Approach: A Pilot Course from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. Cambridge University Press; 2022:1–26.
Translational Science Education Events
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View our upcoming and past meetings, workshops, webinars and other events.