Regulatory Science – An Underappreciated Component of Translational Research

Translational science refers to translating basic scientific findings to practical application (i.e., ‘bench-to-bedside’). An underappreciated aspect of translational science is regulatory science. Herein, we focus on the importance of regulatory science to facilitate development of innovative new drugs and optimize use of approved drugs, with a call for community participation. Translational science refers to translating basic scientific findings to practical application (i.e., ‘bench-to-bedside’). An underappreciated aspect of translational science is regulatory science. Herein, we focus on the importance of regulatory science to facilitate development of innovative new drugs and optimize use of approved drugs, with a call for community participation.