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Translational research: moving discovery to practice.

¹National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. MarshalL@od.nih.gov

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

|December 23, 2006

Summary

A new national consortium will accelerate the delivery of novel treatments to patients. This initiative, funded by Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs), involves 12 academic health centers (AHCs) with plans for expansion.

Area of Science:

Clinical research
Translational science
Health innovation

Background:

Current clinical and translational research processes can be slow.
Efficiently translating research findings into patient treatments is a significant challenge.
There is a need for enhanced collaboration among academic health centers.

Purpose of the Study:

To announce the launch of a national consortium aimed at transforming clinical and translational research.
To facilitate the rapid and efficient delivery of new medical treatments to patients.
To foster collaboration and resource sharing among academic health centers.

Main Methods:

Establishment of a national consortium.
Funding provided through Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs).

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Initial participation of 12 academic health centers (AHCs).

Main Results:

Launch of a national consortium involving 12 academic health centers.
Awarding of planning grants to 52 additional academic health centers.
Laying the groundwork for broader participation and transformation of research practices.

Conclusions:

The new consortium represents a significant step towards improving the efficiency of medical research.
The initiative is poised to accelerate the availability of new treatments for patients.
Expansion plans indicate a commitment to nationwide impact in clinical and translational science.