Newswise — A new advanced degree program designed for professionals who want to broaden their career opportunities in science and medicine has been announced by the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Master's in Clinical and Translational Science degree will be offered for the first time in September 2009, providing innovative training for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and research scientists, as well as others who want to learn the complexities of translational research, or how research is transformed into clinical diagnoses and treatments to improve patient care.
"The Master's in Clinical and Translational Science degree program is a unique curriculum designed to train the next generation of leaders by providing students with the knowledge, skills and experience to significantly advance healthcare solutions and lead the research teams of the future," said Terri Goss Kinzy, PhD, associate dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. "This degree will enhance a professional's employment value and strengthen his or her opportunities for career advancement."
The first program of its kind in New Jersey, the progressive degree was developed to complement the goals of the National Institutes of Health "Roadmap" for medical research, designating clinical and translational science as a major initiative. A relatively new discipline, translational research -- also known as bench-to-bedside research -- integrates basic biomedical investigations with clinical study and applications, thereby accelerating medical research to improve the delivery of healthcare, including patient diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Rigorous coursework is coupled with mentored, team-based research projects tailored to each student's strengths and interests. The curriculum encompasses a range of topics specifically aimed at providing students with a detailed understanding of the many scientific, ethical, regulatory and commercial processes underlying bench-to-beside research.
"The course of study focuses on breaking down barriers to collaborative research and stimulating innovative thinking," said Ramsey A. Foty, PhD, associate professor of surgery and director for the master's program. "Prominent researchers, clinicians and industry professionals at the forefront of clinical and translational research will provide students with a global and comprehensive understanding of the complex continuum of translating hypothesis-driven basic research discoveries into clinically useful and commercially viable tests or treatments."
Faculty participating in the program have appointments in one or more of the 22 basic science and clinical departments at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Faculty experts also are drawn from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Princeton University and leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
For more information on obtaining a master's degree in Clinical and Translational Science, including qualifications and an application, visit http://rwjms.umdnj.edu or e-mail [email protected].
The UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School offers interdisciplinary training in specialties including biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, environmental exposure, molecular genetics, biomedical engineering, toxicology, and neuroscience. These graduate training programs are offered jointly with Rutgers' Graduate School-New Brunswick on our Piscataway and New Brunswick campuses.
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