Plan, track, and demonstrate
the impact of your work

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.

What is the TSBM?

gear icon

Translating for Impact Toolkit

Apply the TSBM Model to your own work

Want to learn more? Read our overview and FAQs.

Create Toolkit Account

Save your work, keep track, and share progress with your colleagues.

News & Events

TSBM logo

TSBM Leads Impact Dialogue at National Summit

Team members from WashU’s Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) and their colleagues presented a panel session at the recent Translational Impact Summit, a two-day virtual…

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,…

Implementation Research Institute logo

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…

The Tools in Use

Explore our case studies that demonstrate the TSBM in action.

Infant, child in intensive care unit after heart surgery. Shallow depth of field with medical equipment and mother sitting beside the bed. Candid image.

Using Genetic Testing to Improve Pediatric Sedation Outcomes

By ICTS and Washington University in St. Louis

Utilizing a genetic test to minimize harmful side effects and improve care for pediatric patients receiving sedation

Clinical & medical benefits

A caring mid adult female home healthcare nurse uses a stethoscope to check the heart and lungs on a senior female patient

Advancing Emergency Cardiovascular Care Research

By WF Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Integrating early preventive care for managing high cholesterol in the emergency department

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits

Bone Cell-Nerve Signaling and Its Role in Chest Wall Pain After Thoracic Radiosurgery

By WF Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Determining if an osteoporosis prevention medication can help prevent bone loss and chest pain caused by radiation treatment

Clinical & medical benefits

Community & public health benefits