TRM5002 Translational research: Pathways to the clinic
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
TRM5002 Translational research: Pathways to the clinic is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before TRM5002
Prohibitions
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After TRM5002
No unit lists TRM5002 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
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Overview
Translational research is a growing and exciting new discipline in medicine that involves many pathways through which fundamental scientific discoveries can be developed and translated into tangible clinical outcomes. In this unit, you will work in self-managed teams to identify, critically evaluate translational research and processes including, market needs, intellectual property, commercialisation and/or clinical trials to develop a commercialisation strategy for an innovative research discovery. Underpinning this, you will learn to assess translational potential from the perspectives of key stakeholders and critically appraise commercial and ethical decision-making crossroads.
You will also learn how to communicate the translational potential of your research project to academic, commercial and lay audiences through scientific summaries and public media releases. Translational research depends on effective team work and leadership; in undertaking this unit, you will develop and refine these essential interpersonal skills through a variety of active learning and team based activities.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | Blended |
Assessment
- Identifying and communicating translation potential of your research projectWritten40%
- Interpersonal skills for careers in research (600 words)Written10%
- Group commercialisation strategyWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss and evaluate the role of key stakeholders in a defined translational research pathway.
- 2
Outline and communicate, to various audiences, the key concepts, frameworks, models and outcomes of a defined translational research pathway.
- 3
Outline a commercialisation plan for a proposed project and communicate the key aspects, commercial decision-making processes and outcomes to peer and professional audiences.
- 4
Demonstrate leadership and effective team working skills through group participation, evaluation and communication of the benefits and limitations of a translational research pathway
- 5
Create an engaging piece of media from a translational research area and communicate its merits with a lay audience.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Assessments-
On-campus contact: 3 hours per week (average) which includes face to face workshops, team meetings, guest interviews and in person presentations.
Private study time: 9 hours per week (average) researching and preparing assignments, commercialisation strategy and presentation materials.
Total: 12 hours per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mark Habgood
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mark Habgood
- Associate Professor Jessica Borger
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRM5002?
TRM5002 has no prerequisites.
When is TRM5002 offered?
In 2027, TRM5002 runs in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.
How much work is TRM5002?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRM5002 have an exam?
No. TRM5002 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.