Advancement of multidisciplinary education and research in translational sciences: MERITS program development at Duke University. Issue 1 (6th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Freel, Stephanie A.; Fish, Laura J.; Mirman, Benjamin; Sudan, Ranjan; Devi, Gayathri R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical and translational science. Volume 2:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2018-07-06
• Subjects: Multidisciplinary education, -- translational science, -- research education, -- Duke MERITS, -- collaboration; Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; Human experimentation in medicine -- Periodicals; 616.027
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2018.17
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8661

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: The Duke Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Translational Sciences Program provides educational resources for faculty and trainees in translational research. Methods: To aid in program development, we assessed perceptions of translational science through focus groups targeting different career stages. Results: In total, 3 essential themes emerged: collaboration, movement toward application, and public health impact. Facilitators and barriers varied among groups. Conclusion: Training programs must provide specific strategies for collaboration and selectively accelerating discoveries to therapies.