Learn how to integrate translational science in your biomedical R&D career
Translational Science, sometimes called translation reserach, translational medicine, or bench to bedside, is “the process of turning observations in the laboratory, clinic, and community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and populations –from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical procedures and behavioral interventions.” ( NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS))
As new biomedical product companies continue to emerge and mature in San Diego’s vibrant life science ecosystem, entrepreneurial research and development (R&D) professionals are in high demand—biomedical products encompass everything from drugs, cell therapies, and gene therapies, to medical devices, including diagnostics, as well as health information technology (IT) and digital health products. This hand-on Certificate program provides an integrated, comprehensive, and operational understanding of what it takes to innovate in biomedical R&D, from product idea to commercialization, in a rapidly changing environment. The program aims to develop well-rounded aspiring biomedical leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs and accelerate the translation of ideas into high-quality and highly differentiated biomedical products. The final day to submit your application for the Winter 2020 quarter is December 20, 2019 at 5:00pm.
Est. Cost
$5,300
Excludes textbooks and materials.
Program Benefits
- In-class courses scheduled during weekdays’ early evening hours for maximum flexibility
- Hands-on curriculum taught by experienced biomedical industry professionals
- Learn immediately applicable skills for the biomedical industry
- Gain practical training to develop as an integrative and entrepreneurial biomedical R&D professional
- Engage in San Diego’s biomedical community and UC San Diego’s academic resources
- Flexible curriculum to earn the Certificate or matriculate into the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research
Key Program Topics
- Biomarkers, omics, systems medicine, translational imaging, intellectual property
- Translational science applied to the discovery/ design and development of biomedical products—drugs, cell therapies, gene therapies, diagnostics, medical devices, health IT and digital health products
- Regulatory, ethical, and study design considerations for developing regenerative medicine (i.e., stem-cell-based) therapies
Who Will Benefit
- Biomedical professionals that have the motivation and potential to become leaders, innovators, or entrepreneurs
- Developing professionals currently working in the San Diego life science ecosystem who want to boost their current career in biomedical R&D or transition to a career in biomedical R&D
- Graduate and post-doctoral students who want to prepare themselves for a career in biomedical R&D while completing their full-time study program
What you will learn:
The courses are taught by a faculty of experienced biomedical industry professionals and academic experts in a hands-on learning environment. This Certificate program is developed by the School of Medicine Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) and is administered by UC San Diego Extension. The Certificate program is directed by Regent Laporte, DVM, MSc, PhD, Senior Director, Translational Pharmacology, Peptide Logic. Leveraging the extensive industry and academic network that he has been developing as an industrial scientist, Dr. Laporte has recruited a diverse multidisciplinary faculty composed of experienced biomedical industry professionals and leading academic subject matter experts. This faculty, led by Drs. Laporte, Mark Fineman, MS, MAS, PhD, Senior Vice-President, Clinical Development, Samumed, and Sheldon Morris, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and of Family and Preventive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, as Course Directors, is co-developing content and providing expertise on emerging knowledge and practices in their fields to ensure that the program remains up to date in the rapidly evolving discipline that is Translational Science in Medicine.
You will gain an integrative and operational understanding of Translational Science applied to the discovery/design and development of biomedical products. Apply your newly learned skills to make a difference in your workplace and distinguish yourself as an effective leader, innovator, or entrepreneur.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis.
The final day to submit your application for the Winter 2020 quarter is December 20, 2019 at 5:00pm.
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program