Translational Research
Code
101030
Academic unit
NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Credits
5
Teacher in charge
Profª. Doutora Paula Macedo
Objectives
Translational Medicine is defined as scientific research that helps speed up the translation of scientific discovery into clinical practice and effective amelioration of human health and wellbeing. Thus, Translational Medicine is responsible for bridging the gap, exploring and converting, from basic research or population studies into clinical application, potentiating the available instruments of diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of specific pathologies.
By the end of the course students must have acquired knowledge and competences regarding the entire process associated with Translational Medicine.
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