Understanding Translational Research in Cancer and Cardiovascular Medicine
Author Information
Author(s): David S. Jones, Alberto Cambrosio, Andrei Mogoutov
Primary Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hypothesis
How can translational research be defined in order to facilitate analysis of it?
Conclusion
The study reveals important differences in the structure of translational research between cancer and cardiovascular medicine.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed over 15,000 articles in cancer and cardiovascular medicine.
- It identified a distinct translational interface in cancer research that is not present in cardiovascular medicine.
- The research highlights the need for different strategies to enhance translational research in these fields.
Takeaway
This study looks at how research in cancer and heart diseases connects basic science to real-world applications, showing that they work differently.
Methodology
The study used bibliographic and citation data from articles published in leading journals in cancer and cardiovascular medicine to analyze citation relationships and extract prevalent concepts.
Limitations
The study focuses only on articles published in 2009 and does not account for other years or types of research.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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