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Translational Science Benefits

The Translational Science Benefits Model is a framework designed to help public health and clinical scientists demonstrate the impact of their work in the real world. The model identifies 40 benefits of clinical and translational science in four domains: Clinical, Community, Economic, and Policy.

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News & Events

Translational Science Benefits Model team wins national award

By Tamara Schneider, WashU School of Public Health WashU Public Health’s Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) team — led by Anna La Manna, MSW, MPH,…

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TSBM & IRI partner to develop eight impact case studies

From Spring of 2024 through Spring of 2025, the Translational Science Benefits Model project team at the Center for Public Health Systems Science at the WashU School…

Translational Science Benefits Model collection helps disseminate powerful tool

By Tamara Schneider, WashU School of Public Health A peer-reviewed, expert-curated collection of articles on the Translational Science Benefits Model has been published by the journal…

The Tools in Use

Explore our case studies that demonstrate the TSBM in action.

Investigating Blood Vessel Dysfunction to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

By Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

Discovery of the molecular mechanisms of atrial fibrillation (AFib) to enable targeted therapies and reduce disease burden

Clinical & medical benefits

Combating Tick-Borne Diseases Through One Health Research

By ICTS

Studying ticks and the diseases they carry to improve human health

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits

Close-up of a newborn baby's tiny feet resting in hospital crib.

Translating Innovating Imaging Technology to Clinical Use for Premature Infants

By WF Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Testing a non-invasive imaging method to diagnose and treat a serious intestinal disease

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Economic benefits