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Introduction to Translational Science

University of Rochester

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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:
Developing new approaches, technologies, resources and models 
Demonstrating the usefulness of new approaches, technologies, resources and models 
Disseminating the resulting data, analyses, and methodologies to the broad scientific community 

Introduction to Translational Science is an introductory course that provides students with a broad understanding of translational science, the types of research that are conducted under the translational science umbrella, and how this research impacts the public at large.The course will compare and contrast current impediments to clinical research with the potential of translational science and will include selected case studies from the University of Rochester.

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

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Martin S. Zand, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine – Nephrology

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University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College, School of Arts and Sciences, and Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are complemented by its Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Translational Science - The Big Picture and T1 - Translation to Humans

The first lesson in Introduction to Translational Science provides an overview of the basic definitions and key concepts related to clinical and translational science and the CTSA program. Students will learn about the different stages of translational research and the roadblocks that impede progress across the spectrum.The second lesson in Introduction to Translational Science provides an introduction to T1 research which is research that translates findings from basic (laboratory) research to humans through developing treatments and interventions. T1 research is often conducted through observational studies, case studies, proof-of-concept studies, phase I clinical trials, and phase II clinical trials

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 59 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

The Big Picture - Introduction (2:54)2mThe Big Picture - Part I (7:41)7mThe Big Picture - Part II (9:22)9mThe Big Picture - Part III (5:20)5mThe Big Picture - Part IV (7:00)6mT1 - Translation to Humans - Introduction (10:48)10mT1 - Translation to Humans Part I (6:59)6mT1 - Translation to Humans Part II (8:37)8m

5 readings

NCATS Fact Sheet10mThe Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Consortium and the Translational Research Model15mTransforming Translation: Impact of Clinical and Translational Science15mTranslational biomarker discovery in clinical metabolomics: an introductory tutorial45mThe hematopoietic stem cell niche in homeostasis and disease15m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

T2 - Translation to Patients and T3 - Translation to Practice

The third lesson in Introduction to Translational Science provides an introduction to T2 research, which is research that translates findings from T1 research (humans) to patients. T2 research is often conducted through Phase III clinical trials, observational studies, evidence synthesis, and clinical guidelines development.

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 73 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

T2 - Translation to Patients - Introduction (9:18)9mT2 - Translation to Patients - Part I (7:34)7mT2 - Translation to Patients - Part II (6:50)6mT2 - Translation to Patients - Part III (6:50)6mT2 - Translation to Patients - Part IV (9:55)9mT3 - Translation to Practice - Introduction (8:36)8mT3 - Translation to Practice - Part 1 (6:18)6mT3 - Translation to Practice - Part II (8:22)8mT3 - Translation to Practice - Part III (9:26)9m

6 readings

Using Electronically Available Inpatient Hospital Data for Research15mThe mPower study, Parkinson disease mobile data collected using ResearchKit15mMoving from the Laboratory Bench to Patients’ Bedside: Considerations for Effective Therapy with Stem Cells15mPartnering to Reduce Environmental Hazards Through a Community-Based “Healthy Home Museum”:Education for Action15mHealth Services Research: An Evolving Definition of the Field10mWhite Paper on CTSA Consortium Role in Facilitating Comparative Effectiveness Research15m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

T4 - Translation to Communities and Participating in Clinical and Translational Research

The fifth lesson of Introduction to Translational Science provides an introduction to T4 research, which is research that translates findings from practices (T3 research) to communities, both domestic and globally. T4 research is often conducted through prevention and outcome studies, mass screening studies, and health policy studies.The sixth lesson of Introduction to Translational Science provides an overview of how interested individuals can participate in clinical and translational research; as an independent research, as a clinical research professional, and as a study volunteer. The final segment of the module demonstrates what a typical study volunteer will encounter if they are selected to participate in a clinical trial.

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 74 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

T4 - Translation to Communities - Introduction (9:30)9mT4 - Translation to Communities - Part I (9:15)9mT4 - Translation to Communities - Part II (10:09)10mT4 - Translation to Communities - Part III (7:43)7mT4 - Translation to Communities - Part IV (6:58)6mT4 - Translation to Communities - Part V (9:04)9mParticipating in Clinical and Translational Science - Introduction (4:12)4mParticipating in Clinical and Translational Science - Part I (5:26)5mParticipating in Clinical and Translational Science - Part II (3:51)3mParticipating in Clinical and Translational Science - Part III (8:13)8m

8 readings

Clinical and Translational Science: From Bench-Bedside to Global Village10mEngaging the Community in the Dissemination, Implementation, and Improvement of Health-Related Research10mTheoretical Model of Critical issues in Informed Consent in HIV Vaccine Trials15mChronic Diseases: The Emerging Pandemic5mRecommendations for Planning Pilot Studies in Clinical and Translational Research10mStrengthening the Career Development of Clinical Translational Scientist Trainees: A Consensus Statement of the Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) Research Education and Career Development Committees10mDefining Translational Research: Implications for Training15mAssessing Research Participants’ Perceptions of their Clinical Research Experiences15m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE

by DCFeb 13, 2023

great course! highly recommend to get a thorough overview on translational science.

by SAMar 7, 2021

Tremendous course in every sense of words!! They should offer the master degree or more advance training after complete this course. Thanks

by GSApr 19, 2018

The course shows the variety of how Translational Science is done. I was surprised how it is conducted from several people. The examples made it more clear where

by KPMar 25, 2020

Good Introduction to Translational Science. Keep up your good work.

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Introduction to Translational Science

Introduction to Translational Science

About this Course

Instructor

Martin S. Zand, MD, PhD

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University of Rochester

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Translational Science - The Big Picture and T1 - Translation to Humans

T2 - Translation to Patients and T3 - Translation to Practice

T4 - Translation to Communities and Participating in Clinical and Translational Research

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About this Course

Instructor

Martin S. Zand, MD, PhD

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University of Rochester

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Translational Science - The Big Picture and T1 - Translation to Humans

T2 - Translation to Patients and T3 - Translation to Practice

T4 - Translation to Communities and Participating in Clinical and Translational Research

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