What role do translational research and clinical trials play in funding decisions?
Translational research and clinical trials are critical components of the funding landscape. Agencies prioritize projects that have a clear pathway from bench to bedside, meaning they can move from laboratory discoveries to clinical applications. Clinical trials that test new treatments, drugs, and interventions in human patients are essential for validating the efficacy and safety of new approaches. Funding agencies often support a range of trials, from early-phase studies to large-scale, multi-center trials, to expedite the development of new cancer therapies.
