title: Lost in translation--basic science in the era of translational research.
abstract: The concept of translational research, which aims to facilitate the application of basic scientific discoveries in clinical and community settings, is currently in vogue. While there are powerful forces driving this trend, support for translational research must be accompanied by a robust investment in basic science, which provides the essential raw material for translation and continues to represent humanity's best hope to meet a wide range of public health challenges.
authors.forename: Ferric C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Fang
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Casadevall
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends