Published in:
Open Access 01-12-2017 | Commentary
On the brink of extinction: the future of translational physician-scientists in the United States
Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine | Issue 1/2017
Login to get accessAbstract
Over the past decade, we have seen an unparalleled growth in our knowledge of cancer biology and the translation of this biology into a new generation of therapeutic tools that are changing cancer treatment outcomes. With the continued explosion of new biologic discoveries, we find ourselves with a limited number of trained and engaged translational physician-scientists capable of bridging the chasm between basic science and clinical science. Here, we discuss the current state translational physician-scientists find themselves in and offer solutions to navigate during this difficult time.