Discovery and translational research

This theme addresses frameworks and quality standards to support the development of basic, pre-clinical, and clinical research including innovation and real-world data, to translate new knowledge and discoveries into the clinical environment.

Discovery and translational research

Criteria and targets

Organisation of core research capacity

  • State-of-the-art research platforms are available for the whole research community
  • Platforms are coordinated and include biobanks, Clinical Trial Units and Molecular Tumour Boards
  • Research platforms have an integrated data infrastructure

Translational research framework

  • A support framework and process for translational research and implementation of results
  • Scope includes a Technology Transfer Office (TTO), and formalised collaborations with industry and academia

Collaborations and networks

  • Scope includes academia, research institutions, healthcare organizations, industry, and patient advocacy groups
  • Participation in national and international collaborative initiatives to increase the impact of cancer research

Education and training

  • Programs for patients, caregivers, and advocacy groups to understand and engage in translational research
  • Training modules for researchers, clinicians and patients on translational research
  • Demographic information on participants

Resources