title: Communication in Drug Development: "Translating" Scientific Discovery.
abstract: The discovery and development of new medicines that promote human health and potentially extend natural life remains a remarkably challenging endeavor. In this Commentary, we identify key elements of communication required to successfully translate promising biological findings to novel approved drug therapies and discuss the attendant challenges and opportunities.
authors.affiliation: Calico Life Sciences, 1170 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA. Electronic address: settleman@calicolabs.com.
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Settleman
authors.affiliation: Calico Life Sciences, 1170 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA.
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D017277:Drug Approval; D055808:Drug Discovery; D004358:Drug Therapy; D006801:Humans; D057285:Precision Medicine; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration