Translational Research: Definitions and Relevance

Research is a driven force for improved job performance in any profession and sector of a nations’ economy. Translational research adopts a scientific investigation/ enquiry into a given problem facing medical/health practices to surmount such problem which will helps to raise aggregate health performance. Over the years, there seem to be limited literature on the relevance of translational research. This creates the fertile ground for the author to investigate the relevance and definition of translational research in the health sector of a given country. This paper explores the brief overview of translational research; definition of translational research; and relevance of translational research - It raise the competencies of health/medical practitioners; reduction in health disparity; patient centered research; it adopts partnership catalyst; and it bridge the gap between medical practice and health performance. It was recommended among others that funding of translational research should be given priority by government among other stakeholders, this will help to ensure that the entire research process do not experience hinges or set-backs.

Author(s): Kingsley Akarowhe

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