Translational medicine
Translational Medicine
Translational Medicine (pronounced: trans-lay-shuh-nuhl med-uh-sin) is a rapidly growing discipline in biomedical research and aims to expedite the discovery of new diagnostic tools and treatments by using a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative, "bench-to-bedside" approach.
Etymology
The term "Translational Medicine" is derived from the concept of "translating" findings from basic research more quickly and efficiently into medical practice. It is a term used to define the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are used to develop new ways to treat and prevent disease.
Related Terms
- Bench-to-bedside: This term is often used to describe the process of translational medicine. It refers to the process of translating findings from laboratory research (the "bench") into patient treatment and care (the "bedside").
- Biomedical research: This is the broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation, observation, laboratory work, analysis, and testing.
- Clinical trials: These are research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. They are the primary way that researchers find out if a new treatment, like a new drug or diet or medical device (for example, a pacemaker) is safe and effective in people.
- Preclinical research: Also called preclinical study or nonclinical study, refers to laboratory experiments conducted on cells, animals, and animal models before they are performed on humans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Translational medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Translational medicine
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