Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Translational research aims to rapidly convert scientific findings from the lab into innovative therapies for human illnesses. Our researchers concentrate on translational studies in fields like cancer biology, infectious diseases, heart conditions, and various pharmacological domains. Numerous medications for these conditions originate from botanical sources, with a significant initiative focused on collecting promising compounds from unique environments including tropical coral reefs and rainforests. These collected substances then undergo rigorous testing to determine their potential in combating cancers or neutralizing the HIV virus.