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[Translational research and Cancer Plan]
G Vassal1, L Borella, A Pierre
1Cancéropôle Ile-de-France, hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris Cedex 10, France. gilles.vassal@igr.fr
Bulletin Du Cancer
|December 25, 2007
Summary
The French Cancer Plan 2003-2007 prioritizes translational research to bridge the gap between discoveries and patient care. This strategy aims to enhance cancer research by fostering collaboration and patient-centric knowledge exchange.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Translational Research
- Medical Research
Context:
- The French Cancer Plan 2003-2007 emphasized translational research to improve patient outcomes.
- Translational research in cancerology is an emerging and often misunderstood field.
- A multidisciplinary working group was formed to define translational research and its challenges.
Purpose:
- To define translational research in cancerology.
- To outline the challenges and opportunities within this research domain.
- To establish a strategy for implementing translational research in France.
Summary:
- Translational research requires close patient involvement for bidirectional knowledge transfer.
- It facilitates the application of scientific discoveries to clinical practice.
- It also enables patient observations to inform fundamental research.
Impact:
- To make translational research in France attractive, competitive, and efficient.
- To foster robust public-private partnerships in cancer research.
- To accelerate the translation of research findings into patient benefits.
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