Translation is the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public — from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical procedures and behavioral changes.
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About Translation
I Am Translational Science Video Series
These videos share the stories of people working in translational science. Translational science emphasizes collaboration, innovation, systems approaches and knowledge integration to understand the path from lab discovery to public health intervention.
Translational Science SpectrumExplore the full spectrum of translational science, including NCATS’ role in transforming knowledge into treatments.
Issues in TranslationLearn more about the challenges of translational research and how NCATS is working to address them.
Drug Discovery, Development & Deployment MapsThese maps provide a common framework for discussing the therapeutic development process.
Translational Science Education & TrainingDiscover the programs, activities and resources available to further knowledge of translational science.
Translational Science Spectrum
Explore the full spectrum of translational science, including NCATS’ role in transforming knowledge into treatments.
Learn more about the challenges of translational research and how NCATS is working to address them.
Drug Discovery, Development & Deployment Maps
These maps provide a common framework for discussing the therapeutic development process.
Translational Science Education & Training
Discover the programs, activities and resources available to further knowledge of translational science.
What is Translational Science?
Translational science is the field of investigation focused on understanding the scientific and operational principles underlying each step of the translational process. Learn more about the translational science spectrum.
Download the NCATS fact sheet (PDF - 620KB).
Learn more about NCATS’ Achievements in Advancing Translational Sciences.
Translational Science at NCATS
NCATS studies translation on a system-wide level as a scientific and operational problem. The Center convenes expert teams from diverse scientific disciplines — including, among others, efficacy, toxicity, data sharing, biomarkers and clinical application — to reduce, remove or bypass significant bottlenecks across the entire continuum of translation and to train the future translational science workforce. Explore issues in translation that NCATS aims to address.
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