1. Translational Research “Facilitating Research today for Better Patient Outcomes Tomorrow”
Richard Adams

2. Translational research
An interdisciplinary branch of the biomedical arena supported by three main pillars:
benchside
bedside
Community
A highly interdisciplinary field
The goal of translational medicine is to combine disciplines, resources, expertise, and techniques within these pillars to promote enhancements in prevention, diagnosis, and therapies.

3. Translational research model/steps Step 1 involves basic research, Step 2 involves pre-clinical research, Step 3 involves clinical research, Step 4 involves clinical implementation Step 5 involves implementation in the public health sphere

4. Speakers
Alison Parry-Jones Andrew Hollins Angharad Williams Julie Hepburn / Gillian Thomas