Courses on the principles & practices of translational research. Introduction To Translational Medicine

Understanding Biomarker Science: From Molecules to Images

At a glance
Opportunity for
  • An overview of the role of biomarkers in translational science.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
  • be members of Harvard or a Harvard-affiliated institution.
  • have an MD, DMD, PharmD, or PhD and be poised to begin or be actively engaged in basic or clinical research.
  • have endorsement from their department chair, division chief, or PI.
  • be able to commit the full two days; the program will run all day.
Time commitment
  • Two days
Funding level
  • Tuition free
Session dates
  • March 20-21, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application Due
  • 5pm on January 20, 2012 Applications and mentor endorsements are due by 5:00 PM on January 20,2012. All applicants will be notified of their status via email no later than Febuary 3, 2012.
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In a two-day curriculum, Understanding Biomarker Science takes a more comprehensive look at biomarkers in T1 translational research. The course is divided into four "blocks." Block 1 addresses the fundamental concepts in biomarker research. Block 2 discusses safety, efficacy, and surrogacy biomarkers; imaging is addressed in each category. Block 3 includes three "how to" sessions. Block 4 concludes with the next generation of biomarkers.

Please refer to the schedule for curriculum details. (subject to change)

All course materials, including presentations by the faculty and required and supplemental readings, will be made available to attendees after course completion.

Module Details

Dates and Location

  • March 20-21, 2012
  • Location: 190 Longwood Ave., HSDM Auditorium (REB)

Watch Videos

See videos of previous ITTM courses in the Education Video Library.

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Read a feature story in Focus about how the ITTM course addresses the NIH's challenge to change the way C/T investigators are trained.

Learn More

Watch a Pathfinder video in which ITTM co-director Mason Freeman, MD, explains T1 translational research.