Translational research (translational medicine) involves the collaboration of various disciplines and expertise to advance medical discoveries (disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment). The CRS has a collaborative approach to clinical research by bringing together basic research with our various clinical programs in Veterinary Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Translational medicine’s foundation lies with a better understanding of how a new treatment may translate into a medical benefit. Since many pet diseases are so similar to human diseases, evaluating naturally occurring diseases in pets is one method to understanding how the therapy may benefit people.