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Measuring translational research impact requires reaching beyond current metrics.
Georg N Duda1,2, David W Grainger3,4, Robert E Guldberg5
1Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies, BIH at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Science Translational Medicine
|August 2, 2023
Summary
Assessing translational impact helps select biomedical research with high potential for new health products. Metrics vary, and societal impact is increasingly crucial for global health advancements.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research
- Translational Science
- Health Innovation
Background:
- Translational impact assessment is crucial for identifying promising biomedical research.
- Current metrics for translational success are inconsistent and may not fit all contexts.
- Societal impact is a primary translational goal in a globalized world.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of translational impact assessment in biomedical research.
- To discuss the variability and limitations of current translational success metrics.
- To emphasize the growing significance of societal impact in translational research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on translational impact assessment.
- Analysis of existing metrics for translational success.
- Discussion of the role of societal impact in research translation.
Main Results:
- Translational impact assessment is vital for prioritizing research with product potential.
- Metrics for translational success lack standardization and universal applicability.
- Societal impact is a key consideration for modern translational research.
Conclusions:
- Effective translational impact assessment requires adaptable metrics.
- Future translational research must prioritize broader societal benefits.
- Standardizing assessment methods could improve research translation efficiency.
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