The TSI is once again sponsoring a seminars related to translational science activities and research. The focus of this fall’s series is The Final Translation for Improved Health:Pathways to Implementation.

The ultimate goal of translational research is to improve human health. Implementation of new knowledge must occur through multiple venues and settings. Each pathway to implementation requires the researcher to use specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to maximize the likelihood of his/her discovery reaching the right end-users.

Speakers will cover a variety of pathways to implementation and share experiences of how they were able to translate their discoveries into practice and share practical advice for how to achieve the ultimate translation.

Join the TSI on Mondays this fall from 12:00—1:00 p.m. in Commons Conference Rooms 1, 2, and 3, G-floor of the NRC building. As always, lunch will be provided.

The Fall 2009 Line-up

November 9
Commercialization of the Vacuum Assisted Closure Device
Mike Morykwas, PhD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

November 16
Drug Development —The Story of Ang-(1-7)
Ann Tallant, PhD and Peg Gallagher, PhD, Hypertension and Vascular Research Center

November 23
Preventing Vascular Catheter Infections: From Eureka to Bedside May Be a Long Trip
Robert Sheretz, MD, Director, WFUP Quality Outcomes

November 30
Translating Research into Public Policy: What T3 Can Do For You
Mark Hall, JD, Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Health Policy

December 7
Translating Research into Action: Pesticide Research with Farmworker Communities
Sara A. Quandt, PhD, Public Health Sciences, Epidemiology and Prevention