title: [Strengthen Chinese translational medicine research in ocular surface].
abstract: Translational medicine emphasizes the application of the results of basic research to clinical practice and the solution of clinical issues through basic research. It is very important for the development direction of the medical field. Over the past decade, the translational medicine research in ocular surface disease has drawn international attention and developed rapidly. This field in China has made great progress, but overall there are still some gaps with the international advanced level. We need to establish the concept and the platform of translational research, explore scientific and effective methods, and create a whole chain to enhance our ocular research. It also requires research institutions and government departments to give full support. Finally, we need to explore a suitable way for the development of Chinese translational medical research.
authors.affiliation: Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Key Laboratory of Fujian, Xiamen Eye Center, Xiamen 361201, China. Email: zuguoliu@xmu.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Zuguo
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Key Laboratory of Fujian, Xiamen Eye Center, Xiamen 361201, China.
authors.forename: Jiaxu
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002681:China; D003315:Cornea; D006801:Humans; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000592:standards*