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Translational Science
What You'll Learn
- Explore what constitutes translational science
- Discover how to begin a career in translational science
- Understand the role of the federal government and industry in the support and regulation of this research
5-Course Series
40 hours
8 hours per course (approx.)
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About Translational Science
An introduction to the field of Translational Science and its applications to improve patient and community health through the four stages of translational research.
Translational science is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations.
As the translational research enterprise — both in the United States and internationally — continues to expand, there is a growing need to increase the number of people pursuing training in the fields of clinical research and translational science. This includes a continuing demand for a well-trained workforce of research investigators, clinician-scientists, and other research professionals.
In this online course series, you will learn about these in-demand fields with an introduction to the four phases of translational science and how they relate to both clinical and translational research. Specifically, you’ll explore:
● What constitutes translational science research.
● The role of the federal government and industry in the support and regulation of this research.
● The need for core principles of conducting rigorous and responsible translational research.
● How to begin a career in translational research.
● Why addressing health disparities and inequities in translational research is important.
Skills You'll Gain
- Health Research
- Health Impact Assessments
- Research
- Translational Medicine
- Community-Based Participatory Research
- Outcomes Research
- Clinical Trials
- Healthcare Quality
- Clinical Translation
- Medical Libraries
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Translational Research
- Population Health
- Community Health Improvement
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
5 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseIntroduction to Translational Science
Understand translational research stages and how lab discoveries become real-world health interventions.
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Free U-M Access CourseTranslating Basic Research into Research for Humans
Understand how scientific discoveries transition into real-world health applications through innovations in drug discovery, diagnostics, and treatment development.
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Free U-M Access CourseTranslating Research to Patients
Discover how clinical trials inform evidence-based guidelines and how discoveries are applied in human healthcare research and practice.
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Free U-M Access CourseTranslating Research to Communities
Learn how to connect health research with community needs through ethical data science, partnerships, and addressing public health crises.
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Free U-M Access CourseTranslating Research to Healthcare Policy
Explore how health research influences policy by evaluating outcomes and translating findings into real-world decisions and practice.
