Analysis on Development and Functional Construction of Research Institute on Translational Medicine in China

With the development of translational research, many research institutes on translational research appeare around the world. These research institutes should focus on core problem, enhance the construction of information platform and training talent, evaluate translational projects and establish supporting system. Compared with foreign research institutes on translational medicine, the construction of Chinese research institute on translational research is in the initial stage, and many aspects need to improve. According to the current situation in China, we put forward that the research institutes on translational research in China should be settled in medical universities and promote the development of translational research by enhancing the training talents, developing the innovation of system, strengthening financing ability. Key words: Research center for translational medicine; Research institute on translational medicine; Talent; Financing ability; Management team