Crossing the Divide
The pursuit of translational medicine — the conversion of scientific discovery into health improvement — is one of UCSF's priorities at the beginning of the 21st century. UCSF stands at the forefront of the movement to bring together clinicians, research scientists and industry partners to speed the translation of medical advances from the laboratory to clinical services.
Learn MorePatient Care
The key to any translational medicine initiative is to make sure the advances of the laboratory are finding their way into the lives of patients. The University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a well-funded initiative bringing research and patient care together.
Research
As modern science continues to spawn ever more dramatic discoveries about human health, researchers are increasingly encouraged to find the practical applications that can improve people’s lives. This movement, known as translational medicine for its effort to translate laboratory discoveries into patient medications and therapies, is alive and growing at UCSF.
Our Experts
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S. Claiborne Johnston, MD, PhD
Associate Vice Chancellor, Research; Director, UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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Director, Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, and Co-Leader, Breast Oncology Program, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Director, Therapeutic Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory