Glossary
Clinical Research
A type of medical research focused on the study of health and disease in humans. It helps translate basic and translational research Research that focuses on “translating” discoveries into clinical practice. This research involves applying discoveries made in a lab into diagnostics, therapies and treatments that can directly benefit patients. translational research Research that focuses on “translating” discoveries into clinical practice. This research involves applying discoveries made in a lab into diagnostics, therapies and treatments that can directly benefit patients. into new treatments and information that can be used to improve patient care. There are two main types: observational studies and clinical trials.