TRM5002 · Translational research: Pathways to the clinic

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 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.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

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

On-campus contact: 3 hours per week (average) which includes face to face workshops, team meetings, guest interviews and in person presentations. Private study time: 9 hours per week (average) researching and preparing assignments, commercialisation strategy and presentation materials. Total: 12 hours per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.