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“We have all heard the saying --a little learning is a dangerous thing. But in academic medicine, the pursuit of knowledge is what fuels the fire, be it teaching, research or patient care. Although we strive for major breakthroughs, incremental gains--a better understanding of the genetic markers for disease for example--are cause for celebration and further exploration. Speaking as a researcher, teacher and clinician, the discovery of knowledge is addicting.
And yet, the true power of knowledge is in its translation. From teacher to student. From bench to bedside. From physician to patient. This is truly where scholarship improves the quality of care and life.”
Thomas D. DuBose, Jr., MD
Tinsley R. Harrison Professor and
Chair of Internal Medicine
Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology
Clinical Trials
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HIGHLIGHTS
Tinsley R. Harrison Research Program
The Tinsley R. Harrison Research Program was established in 2006 to provide residents and fellows with the opportunity for initial research training thus encouraging translational research as a career path. Participants receive instruction and practical experience in basic and patient-centered investigation in a mentored environment away from the demands of patient care and other clinical obligations. Consistent with the NIH Roadmap, the program provides formal research experience, training in fundamental techniques in a wide range of disciplines, and interaction with clinical trials, while overcoming traditional barriers that hinder basic sciences application to clinically relevant questions. Though in its infancy, the Department has already seen an increase in resident research productivity. The Department’s first annual Resident and Fellow Research Day was held in May 2007, with more than thirty-six participants presenting posters. |