Contents

Foreword: A message about this report and the future of NCRR from Barbara Alving, M.D., M.A.C.P.

About NCRR:

• Overview
• Funding Comparison: Center vs. Research Project Grants

Introduction

Strategic Initiatives:

• I. Building Capacity to Translate Biomedical Research into Practice
• II. Animal Models to Advance Translational Research
• III. Technologies to Advance Translational Research
• IV. Informatics Approaches to Support Research
• V. Building the Research Workforce
• VI. Partnerships to Maximize Research Investments

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendices:

• Participants at the NCRR Strategic Planning Forum, December 3–4, 2007
• NCRR Commonly Used Acronyms
• NCRR Glossary