In research, translation refers to the implementation of findings from basic research in the clinic or in therapeutic applications.
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Ideally, feasibility should already be considered in the design of basic research. Only translation makes results of basic research practically accessible for people. The slogan “From bench to bedside” describes the aim of translational research.
Alongside preventive strategies such as vaccines, small molecule drugs (SMDs) are an essential pillar in combating infectious diseases. SMDs are chemically defined compounds that interact with
Diagnostics is often the first and critical step in the treatment of virological and bacterial infectious diseases. It allows identification of the pathogen, assessment of the severity of the disease
African and European partners join forces to enable the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) “Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases” (NTDs) and reduce the burden of disease associated with worm
The antibiotic Bedaquiline (BDQ) was approved in 2014 specifically for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) and has since been an important component of successful MDR TB
In October 2022, Dr Klaus Schwamborn took over as Head of Vaccine Development in the Translational Project Management Office (TPMO) at DZIF. The TPMO supports product development, from active
Find information and suitable contacts Quick start for pharmaceutical industry DZIF as partner for translational research projects Examples of successful translation DZIF member institutions
