Ecological and Global Issues
Translational research connects stakeholders and decision-makers to address ecological, sociological, and political contexts of environmental health problems, such as climate change effects on disease spread (Eisenhauer et al., 2021).
Social Determinants of Health
Research on social determinants contributes to advocacy and evidence-based recommendations for addressing systemic health disparities related to birth conditions, work environments, and resource distribution (Strekalova et al., 2024).
Genetics and Genomics
Translational research defines complex gene-environment interactions to develop personalized treatments based on individual genetic makeup.
References
- Eisenhauer, E., et al. (2021). Advancing translational research in environmental science. Environmental Science & Policy, 120, 165-172. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10031653/
- Strekalova, Y. A. L., et al. (2024). Social determinants of health reporting trends. J Clinical and Translational Science, 8(1), e58. https://www.researchgate.net/
Related: See our population health advocacy or genetic predisposition to diabetes.