What's the difference between clinical and translational research?

[Ludy]

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The subject says it all... People always talk about basic science, clinical and translational research, but I'm not clear on the difference between clinical and translational, at least as it relates to pathology. Is there such thing as clinical research in path? It seems like the immunohistochemistry stuff that's closely related to prognosis and patient care is labeled translational. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[GreatPumpkin]

I have no idea what translatonal research is, never heard of it.

 

[hayixie]

This is term is very popular among physician scientists, which is also highly recommended by the NIH now. It usually refers the kind of basic research (bench-side) that can be directly applied to or closely related to the patient care (bedside). For example, if you find a new gene involved in certain disease progression, you can use it as a marker to monitor patient's prognosis. OR if you are an expert of gene therapy, you can apply this technique to treat patients. Hope this is clear.