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ArticleThe journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases2025

Translational science at the undergraduate level: awakening talents to overcome the valley of death - case report.

Rui Seabra Ferreira, Cristina Kampus Mantovani, Ana Silvia Sartori Barraviera Seabra Ferreira, Laura de Oliveira Nascimento, Merari de Fátima Ramires Ferrari, Daniel Fabio Kawano, Katlin Brauer Massirer, Gabriel Forato Anhê, Rosley Anholon, Celso Pereira Caricati and 6 more

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Article in The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Cross-Institutional Collaborations to Cultivate Translational Scientists: Implications for Broadening Participation and Workforce Development in US Higher Education.Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Rui Seabra FerreiraCenter for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (CEVAP), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6952-0512
Cristina Kampus MantovaniCenter for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (CEVAP), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4578-7612
Ana Silvia Sartori Barraviera Seabra FerreiraBotucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-7731
Laura de Oliveira NascimentoState University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4741-8493
Merari de Fátima Ramires FerrariUniversity of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7396-2196
Daniel Fabio KawanoState University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4651-3472
Katlin Brauer MassirerDepartment of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6390-2560
Gabriel Forato AnhêCenter for Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering (CBMEG), Center for Medicinal Chemistry (CQMED), State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7694-8397
Rosley AnholonState University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3163-6119
Celso Pereira CaricatiCenter for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (CEVAP), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
Luciane Meneguin OrtegaUniversity of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3736-4604
Sarah GuilbertNuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3458-1347
Teresa LambeDepartment of Pediatrics and Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7711-897X
José Paes Oliveira-FilhoDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9890-2640
Sue Ann Costa ClemensThe Oxford Research Group LATAM, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9576-0878
Benedito BarravieraCenter for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (CEVAP), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9855-5594

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: In the biomedical field, translational science is the process of applying basic scientific knowledge to advance clinical research through the creation of new drugs, devices, medical procedures, preventive measures, and diagnostic kits. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed a shortage of professionals trained in translational research, essential for responding to global demands. To drive advancements, researchers must overcome the 'valley of death', a critical phase in clinical investigation. In response, CEVAP at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil, has developed a strong 'knowledge industry' centered on Translational Science. As part of its research and innovation efforts, CEVAP has developed two biopharmaceuticals, the fibrin sealant and the apilic antivenom, which are currently in the final stage of development. In 2024, CEVAP began the first Brazilian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for developing and producing validated and qualified pilot-scale batches to generate clinical trial material. Case Presentation: The implementation of the optional undergraduate course in Translational Science marks a crucial step in strengthening the 'knowledge industry'. The program, developed in collaboration with São Paulo's three public universities (USP, UNESP, and UNICAMP), also involves an international partnership with the University of Oxford's Department of Pediatrics and the Oxford Research Group LATAM. The successful launch of this course underscores its importance in interdisciplinary education and institutional collaboration. By bridging gaps between research and application, the program equips professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in translational science. Given the project's success, it will transition into a one-year 'Qualification in Translational Science', available to students enrolled in São Paulo state universities. Conclusion: The preparation of these professionals will be strategic for transforming basic research into products for health, saving lives, and combating future pandemics that will emerge around the world.

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CDMOTranslational scienceUndergraduate courseValley of death

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