Translational Science

Offered By: University of Michigan via Coursera

Course Description

Overview

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.

Syllabus

Course 1: Introduction to Translational Science
- Offered by University of Michigan. Translational science is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans
- Offered by University of Michigan. The first phase of translational research — known as “T1” — is the process of moving foundational ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Translating Research to Patients
- Offered by University of Michigan. The second phase of translational research — known as “T2” — assesses the value of applying discoveries ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Translating Research to Communities
- Offered by University of Michigan. Health research must positively impact the lives of the general population, so the public must receive ... Enroll for free.

Course 5: Translating Research to Healthcare Policy
- Offered by University of Michigan. In this course, you will learn about the process of evaluating the real-world outcomes of health ... Enroll for free.

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6 hours 18 minutes
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The second phase of translational research — known as “T2” — assesses the value of applying discoveries to clinical practice, which leads to the development of evidence-based guidelines. This course focuses on clinical trials, the value of applying discoveries to clinical practice, and best practices for conducting research. You’ll see examples of human subjects research through clinical trials that have been translated into practice and, later, into basic scientific discoveries. You’ll also discuss the role of the federal government in supporting and regulating translational research conducted on humans. This is the third course of five in the “Translational Science” series.
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12 hours 35 minutes
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Translational science is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations. In this course, you’ll learn about the role of translational research in moving scientific discoveries into applications for improving human health. With an understanding of the four stages of translational research, you’ll be able to assess team roles for each stage and explain the importance of rigorous research, responsible conduct of research, and the differences between them. Finally, you’ll learn about career opportunities within the in-demand field of translational research. This is an ideal introduction for undergraduate or graduate students interested in the practical application of their research to improve the health of their community. This is the first course of five in the “Translational Science” series.
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4 hours 39 minutes
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The first phase of translational research — known as “T1” — is the process of moving foundational scientific discoveries into possible approaches for real-world health applications. This course focuses on innovations in basic science discovery, including drug discovery and repurposing and animal studies, that lead to new methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in highly controlled settings. You’ll also discuss the role of the federal government to support and regulate translational research as it moves from basic science to human interventions. This is the second course of five in the “Translational Science” series.
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7 hours 4 minutes
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Health research must positively impact the lives of the general population, so the public must receive and interpret research findings in a meaningful way. That is why translating research discoveries into practice is an important phase of the translational research spectrum. In this course, you’ll gain an introduction to the concepts of population health research and the ethical use of data science to drive advances in human health. Specifically, you’ll learn about the computational models used in population health research, the function of community partners in conducting translational research and disseminating findings, as well as the role of population health during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, Opioid crisis, and the Flint, Michigan, USA water crisis. This is the fourth of five courses in the “Translational Science” series.

Taught by

Vicki Ellingrod