The phrase "important advance" means a significant improvement or development in a specific area or field that is considered highly valuable and beneficial. Full definition
In his view, some of the most important advances in years to come will be finding objective, biological markers for many psychological disorders. (psychotherapynetworker.org)
Making important advances in cancer research these days takes well - equipped labs with lots of expensive equipment. (sciencemag.org)
We need to promote risk for the sake of important advances in medical and other technologies that will benefit us all, and compensate for their service those willing to take the risks. (firstthings.com)