Translational research: Pathways to the clinic

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.