Experience in translational research for acute ischemic stroke

Abstract

Translational research (TR) refers to a series of research processes from basic research in academia to the application of new drugs and medical technologies in clinical practice. Compared to conventional basic research, in which the goal is the publication of papers, TR involves a long period of research and many hurdles, including many failures. Therefore, perseverance is required to overcome these hurdles. In addition, it is difficult for a researcher to complete a project alone; thus, it is necessary to appeal to and work closely with many collaborators. It is also important to have a mission to help others through research. In this paper, I outline the points for successful TR, including those from basic research to non-clinical studies, related to obtaining intellectual property rights, and regarding industry-academia collaborations.