Translational Research Opportunities

The University of Virginia's expertise and funding sources can assist scientists in translating their discovery-driven research into applied clinical or commercial settings prior to company formation.  Examples include:

• Coulter Foundation Translational Research Partnership Awards support translational research projects involving Biomedical Engineering faculty and clinical co-investigators, with a focus on outcomes that improve patient care. For more information go to: http://bme.virginia.edu/coulter/
• Swortzel Collaborative Research Award (http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/research/Swortzel-call-for-proposals-2006-2007.pdf) supports translational research projects that address unmet clinical needs in diseases of the eye, ear, and heart as well as cancer.  The program emphasizes collaboration by requiring 2 primary investigators from different departments within the University (at least one from the School of Medicine).
• Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) pilot and feasibility projects will, pending NIH funding, provide a mechanism for the development of education and infrastructure to support clinical and translational research.  Its pilot and feasibility awards will require collaboration by U.Va. basic scientists and clinicians. 
• School of Medicine Office of Research (http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/research/) provides assistance in identifying various translational research opportunities.