Translational medicine

Translational medicine is when doctors and scientists work together to make sure new discoveries in science can be used to help patients feel better.

Let's say a group of scientists find a new medicine that can help people with cancer. But they're not yet sure if it's safe or how it should be used. Translational medicine comes in at this point.

First, the scientists would test the medicine in a lab to see if it's safe and how it works on cancer cells. Then they would test the medicine on animals to see if it works well and doesn't have any bad side effects.

After that, doctors would test the medicine on people with cancer to see if it helps treat their cancer and if there are any side effects. If the medicine works and is safe, it can be prescribed to more people who have cancer.

Translational medicine is important because it helps get new treatments to patients faster and can save people's lives. It's like a giant teamwork effort to make sure we're using the latest science to help people feel better.