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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- No exam
- 9 tasks
- Workload
- 16 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TRM5002
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After TRM5002
1 unit list TRM5002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 learn how to identify, critically evaluate and apply translational research processes including the drug discovery pipeline, market needs, intellectual property, commercialisation and/or clinical trials.
Underpinning this training, you will learn to identify and critically appraise commercial and ethical decision-making crossroads. You will learn how to communicate scientific findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences by preparing a summary of the translational potential of their research project and a media release conveying translational research. Translational research involves team work and leadership; in undertaking this unit you will develop and refine these skills working in a number of self-managed team learning activities.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Medical Centre | Block on |
| Second semester | Monash Medical Centre | Block on |
Assessment
- Summary of translational research potential (1,500 words)Threshold hurdle15%
- Media release and radio interview (1,00 words & 3 min oral discussion)Threshold hurdle15%
- Workshop assignment (1,000 words)10%
- Commercialisation plan (3,000 words)Threshold hurdle30%
- Oral presentation (15 min presentation and 10 min Q&A)Threshold hurdle30%
- Summary of translational research pathway (10 mins oral presentation) 1,500 words)Threshold hurdle30%
- Media release (3 mins mock interview) (1,000 words)Threshold hurdle20%
- Workshop extended multiple choice questions (EMQs) (2 x 10 EMQs)10%
- Oral presentations (2 x 10 mins oral presentations)Threshold hurdle40%
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
On-campus: Approximately 4 contact hours to attend media release and executive summary workshop. Approximately 8 hours to complete each online module (total 16 hours) and 6 hours of face-to-face module workshops. Up to 3 contact hours per oral presentation (total 6 hours). Approximately 2 contact hours for poster presentation. The remaining 116 hours (approx. 10 h per week over a 12 week period) comprise preparing for the media release and executive summary, the team-orientated oral presentations, the writing of a critical review of research and interpretation of translation, and a poster presentation in the postgraduate research forum.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mark Habgood
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mark Habgood
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRM5002?
TRM5002 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after TRM5002?
TRM5002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TRM5001.
When is TRM5002 offered?
In 2023, TRM5002 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre.
How much work is TRM5002?
The handbook expects about 16 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRM5002 have an exam?
No. TRM5002 has 9 assessment tasks and no exam.