title: Topical Review: Translating Translational Research in Behavioral Science.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a model of translational research for behavioral science that communicates the role of behavioral research at each phase of translation.
  
  
  METHODS
  A task force identified gaps in knowledge regarding behavioral translational research processes and made recommendations regarding advancement of knowledge.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A comprehensive model of translational behavioral research was developed. This model represents T1, T2, and T3 research activities, as well as Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials. Clinical illustrations of translational processes are also offered as support for the model.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Behavioral science has struggled with defining a translational research model that effectively articulates each stage of translation and complements biomedical research. Our model defines key activities at each phase of translation from basic discovery to dissemination/implementation. This should be a starting point for communicating the role of behavioral science in translational research and a catalyst for better integration of biomedical and behavioral research.
authors.affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine kevin.hommel@cchmc.org.
authors.forename: Kevin A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Hommel
authors.affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Avani C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Carrie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piazza-Waggoner
authors.affiliation: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
authors.forename: James D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Myers
mesh_terms: D035841:Behavioral Research; D001525:Behavioral Sciences; D006801:Humans; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical
keywords: behavioral; behavioral research model; biopsychosocial; translational