Translational research in physiology

  • Gopal Krushna Pal HOD, Department of Physiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post‑graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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Abstract

Translational research has been made a priority in the health sectors of many countries. Translational research programs have been established in medical academic centers, medical foundations and industries, disease‑related organizations, and individual hospitals. Translational research has become the centerpiece of all medical schools in nations with developed healthcare delivery systems. The concept of translational research is the cornerstone of medical research that spearheads the progress of clinical medicine. Therefore, translational research is also referred to as translational medicine, which strives to take the discoveries from the bench‑side to the clinical care in the community.

In general, translational research refers to the “bench‑to‑bedside”, which means the effort to harness knowledge from basic sciences to produce new drugs, devices, and treatment modalities for management of diseases. This envisages the effective translation of the new knowledge, mechanisms, and techniques generated by advances in basic science research into new approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, which is essential for improving health.[1] Read more...

Published
2014-04-26
How to Cite
Pal, G. K. (2014). Translational research in physiology. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Physiology, 1(2), 91-92. Retrieved from https://ijcep.org/index.php/ijcep/article/view/65