Biomedical and Bioengineering Translational Research Facility

CU-BBTF: Biomedical and Bioengineering Translational Research Facility

The CU-BBTF focuses on translational research, or “research that brings discovery directly from the bench to practical applications in patients.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides a clear message to the community in its road map about the importance of translational research for the benefit of health care. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Translational research has proven to be a powerful process that drives the clinical research engine.”

Targeted research areas include surgical therapies, cardiovascular science and engineering, orthopaedic performance and biomechanics, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, advanced surgical technologies and drug development. The program is supported by a structured clinical trial program and data management resources at GHS to create and nurture a cadre of well trained investigators and leaders who can develop, implement and market innovative scientific and technological knowledge.