The CRS4's Bioinformatics laboratory has access to large clinical sample sets and genomic data and closely collaborates with hospitals to support clinical researchers in translating basic research
findings into clinical applications.
In future work, the Eischen laboratory aims to further understand the role of lncRNAs in ovarian cancer, and potentially translate
their findings into clinical applications to reduce ovarian cancer metastasis.
Another area that is becoming increasingly important is the translation of basic science research
findings into clinical applications, and there is a growing need for physician scientists, says Alan Trounson, president of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).
Not exact matches
«While much work remains to be done to develop this research
into clinical applications, our
findings could have a promising translational impact, both for protein replacement and gene therapy,» said Arruda.
The center aims to accelerate the conversion of basic research
findings into efficient
clinical candidates and, ultimately, medical
applications.
While the
findings have only been seen in animals models so far, Zeng said that successful translation of the regimen
into clinical application in humans may represent a novel approach that allows strong anti-cancer effects without causing GVHD.
As the center's director, Huang aims to accelerate the conversion of basic research
findings into efficient
clinical candidates and, ultimately, medical
applications.
It remains extremely rare for the
findings of basic research to be developed
into clinical applications, and it takes a long time for the process to be achieved.