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An NIH intramural percubator as a model of academic-industry partnerships: from the beginning of life through the valley of death.

Authors :
Emmert-Buck MR
Source :
Journal of translational medicine [J Transl Med] 2011 May 08; Vol. 9, pp. 54. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 08.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

In 2009 the NIH publicly announced five strategic goals for the institutes that included the critical need to translate research discoveries into public benefit at an accelerated pace, with a commitment to find novel ways to engage academic investigators in the process. The emphasis on moving scientific advancements from the laboratory to the clinic is an opportune time to discuss how the NIH intramural program in Bethesda, the largest biomedical research center in the world, can participate in this endeavor. Proposed here for consideration is a percolator-incubator program, a 'percubator' designed to enable NIH intramural investigators to develop new medical interventions as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1479-5876
Volume :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of translational medicine
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
21548992
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5876-9-54