translational

American  

[tranz-lay-shuhn-uhl, trans-] / trænzˈleɪ ʃən əl, træns- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the act, process, or product of translation; especially between languages, forms of expression, etc.

2. of or relating to the process, especially in medicine, of translating the results of scientific research into practical application; being or relating to a field that focuses on such work.

3. Genetics. of, relating to, or involving the process by which the linear sequence of amino acids on a ribosome is specified by a messenger RNA molecule.

4. Physics. of or relating to motion in a straight line without reversing or rotating.

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Example Sentences

Gabapentin helps many patients, and most tolerate it well, said Kirk Evoy, a clinical associate professor of pharmacotherapy and translational sciences at the University of Texas at Austin who studies gabapentin misuse.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This work builds on the Stevens INI's long tradition of mapping the brain at every scale, from molecules to whole networks, and will inform both basic neuroscience and translational studies targeting memory and cognition."

From Science Daily

This work exemplifies how cutting-edge research can bridge the gap between basic science and translational applications, potentially impacting individuals struggling with mood disorders in the coming years.

From Science Daily

The collaboration with Roche played a key role in the project's success, combining the hospital's scientific expertise with Roche's experience in translational toxicology.

From Science Daily

"This is a platform that Prabhani developed. The startup lets us pursue these translational efforts with the ultimate goal of improving patients' lives."

From Science Daily