Learn how to integrate translational science in your biomedical R&D career.
Embrace innovation and collaborate with different research disciplines to fill the gaps of biomedical research development.
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.
Now Accepting Applications: Deadline June 5, 2020 (Summer 2020 start) GRE Not Required.
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Multiple Areas of Interest:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Regenerative Medicine
- Omics
- Biotechnology
- Intellectual Property
- Biomarkers
- Translational Imaging
Direct relationship with research institutes:
- ACTRI
- Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
Entrepreneurial research and development (R&D) professionals are high in demand:
- Clinical Research Scientist
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Clinical Trials Biostatistical
- Director Strategic Planning
- Director of Clinical Research
- International Clinical Project Manager
Est. Cost
$5,300
Excludes textbooks and materials.
Gain an integrative and operational understanding of translational science applied to the discovery, design, and development of biomedical products
- The courses are taught by a faculty of experienced biomedical industry professionals and academic experts in a hands-on learning environment.
- The specialized certificate in translational science provides an integrated, comprehensive, and operational understanding of what it takes to innovate in biomedical R&D : From product idea to commercialization, in a rapid changing environment.
- Our team is constantly 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.
- 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.
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 this program is for:
- Bachelor degree in a scientific or engineering field (e.g., BS, Beng)
- Doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, Dphil, DSc)
- Professional doctorate (e.g., DMV, MD, DDS, DMD, PharmD)
- Significant exposure to medicine and/or biomedical science will make the experience more meaningful and fulfilling.
Application Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Resume or CV
- Work Experience
- Statement of Purpose
The UC San Diego Extension Admission Committee will judge these competencies on a case-by case basis. No GRE/GMAT required.
Contact:
Department of Healthcare Research, Technology and Policy: Call: 858-534-4041
or Email: rhoughtaling@ucsd.edu
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program