Translational Science

During this trying time, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned all of our Spring courses to an online or hybrid format. Online classes will have pre-recorded lectures each week and guided assignments from the instructor. Hybrid classes are fully online with live virtual class meetings each week using our Zoom conferencing system.

During this trying time, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned all of our Spring courses to an online or hybrid format. Online classes will have pre-recorded lectures each week and guided assignments from the instructor. Hybrid classes are fully online with live virtual class meetings each week using our Zoom conferencing system.During this trying time, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned all of our Spring courses to an online or hybrid format. Online classes will have pre-recorded lectures each week and guided assignments from the instructor. Hybrid classes are fully online with live virtual class meetings each week using our Zoom conferencing system.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 translational research, 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, 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 25, 2020 (Summer 2020 start)​  GRE Not Required.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Application Requirements

Multiple Areas of Interest:                                          

• Cancer                                                   
• Diabetes                                                 
• 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

                                                                                        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, diagnostics, medical devices, health IT and digital health products
• Regulatory, ethical, and study design considerations 

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

Contact:

      Department of Healthcare Research, Technology and Policy:  Call: 858-534-4041
      or Email: rhoughtaling@ucsd.edu