Translational research: current status, challenges and future strategies.
Am J Transl Res
; 3(5): 422-33, 2011.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22046484
Advances in translational research are expected to mitigate the recent drought in new drug development. Despite significant progress recently made in biological sciences, the results are decidedly mixed with significant breakthrough in some disease areas while extensive work remains to be completed in other areas. This review article provides a general survey of the current landscape of translational research so as to identify progress and areas of needs and the associated strategy. While significant advances in the development of translational tools have been made in all fronts, the availability of predictive preclinical models remains critical for the success of translational research. This is directly correlated with the success of translational research as illustrated by the recent approval of targeted drug therapies. By the same logic, unexpected side effects can also be explained by laboratory findings, thus completing the translational cycle. Because of this reason, further collaboration between preclinical and clinical scientists is essential. Non-scientific issues have important influence on the future of this endeavor cannot be underestimated either. Nonetheless, with definitive commitment of private industry and public resources, the future of translational research is promising.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Transl Res
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States