Translational research in the Netherlands - Between laboratory and clinical practice

The translation of insights from fundamental research to clinical applications is currently referred to as ‘translational research’. In this advisory report, upon the request of the Minister of Education, Culture and Science (minister van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap; Dutch acronym: OCW), the Advisory Council on Health Research (Raad voor Gezondheidsonderzoek; Dutch acronym: RGO) examines several questions about translational research.