Definitions of Translational Research
Translational research refers to two distinct domains: T1 research, the “bench-to-bedside” enterprise of translating knowledge from the basic sciences into the development of new treatments; and T2 research, translating the findings from clinical trials into everyday practice.
Websites that help to define translational research:
- NCI Definition
- NIH Roadmap Definition
- American Journal of Translational Research
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