Translational research involves moving knowledge gained from basic science to health care and disease prevention. The translational process has four phases, known as “T phases,” as depicted in the graphic below. To learn more about CTSI translational research, follow the links on this page.
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Project Description | CTSI Support | Translational Phase |
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Investigators Find Link Between Gut Fungus and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Read more |
Voucher for core services to sequence and characterize fungal microbiomes in human and mice. | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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Scientists Develop Potential New Therapy for Iron-Overload Disorders Read more |
Voucher for core services to synthesize minihepcidin, an experimental drug. | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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Experimental Device Detects Lung Cancer in the Saliva of Mice Read more |
Voucher for core services used to identify the form and structure of exosomes that are released into saliva. | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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New Cell-Harvesting Method May One Day Benefit People with Corneal Blindness Read more |
Clinical and Translational Research Center services and support | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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MRI May Offer Lower-Risk Way to Measure Pancreatic Volume Read more |
Clinical and Translational Research Center nursing services | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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Breath-Test Results Linked to Methane-Producing Gut Microbe and Obesity Read more |
Biostatistics and study design support | T1: Preclinical and animal studies |
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Erectile-Dysfunction Drug Alleviates Muscle Ischemia in Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy Read more |
Biostatistics and study design support | T2: Clinical studies to test new interventions in controlled environments |
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CTSI-Supported Team Receives $11 Million for Stroke-Prevention Research Read more |
Pilot funds for preliminary data, and consultation in community-engaged research | T3: Studies in real-world settings |
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Depression care in low-income, low-literacy, minority community Watch video Read more |
Data analysis | T3: Studies in real-world settings; dissemination and implementation |
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Combating Cardiovascular Disease in African American Men Through Blood-Pressure Testing in Los Angeles Barbershops Read more |
Pilot funds to generate preliminary data on barbershop intervention, and biostatistics and study design support, consultation in community-engaged research, assistance with recruiting barbershops. | T4: Interventions that improve population health |