376-0300-00L Translational Science for Health and Medicine
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | J. Goldhahn, C. Wolfrum |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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376-0300-00 G | Translational Science for Health and Medicine | 2 hrs |
| J. Goldhahn, C. Wolfrum |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Translational science is a cross disciplinary scientific research that is motivated by the need for practical applications that help people. The course should help to clarify basics of translational science, illustrate successful applications and should enable students to integrate key features into their future projects. |
Objective | After completing this course, students will be able to understand: Principles of translational science (including project planning, ethics application, basics of resource management and interdisciplinary communication) |
Content | What is translational science and what is it not? How to identify need? - Disease concepts and consequences for research - Basics about incidence, prevalence etc., and orphan indications How to choose the appropriate research type and methodology - Ethical considerations including ethics application - Pros and cons of different types of research - Coordination of complex approaches incl. timing and resources How to measure success? - Outcome variables - Improving the translational process Challenges of communication? How independent is translational science? - Academic boundary conditions vs. industrial influences Positive and negative examples will be illustrated by distinguished guest speakers. |
Performance assessment
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Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | J. Goldhahn, C. Wolfrum |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
General | : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |