Translational Teams

Research with a positive impact


Complex health challenges require inquisitive minds with innovative ideas, and the best solutions come from teams with diverse backgrounds, skillsets and perspectives. Our translational teams are made up of researchers, clinicians, community partners, government leaders, industry innovators and students who are eager to translate research into action. Teams are focused on deeply understanding a health challenge, developing a solution and following the solution through to its outcome. The end result is the development of practical solutions that improve people’s daily lives and the overall health of our communities.

Turning discoveries into new solutions

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Optimizing the quality of life for people with autism with a focus on underserved populations and vulnerable and aging adults.

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Improving cancer detection, prevention and quality of life with a focus on underserved populations.

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Improving early literacy, language skills and health literacy in young children with disabilities or from low-income homes.

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Addressing communication, feeding and access to care for children with cleft palate and training health workers in this field.

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Addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic through collaborative, translational research.

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Developing solutions to improve the quality of life for people with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Developing solutions that address issues of substance use in Arizona. 

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Addressing early childhood, special needs, mother-and-baby behavioral health and special health conditions. 

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Working to create new solutions for Type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

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Furthering research to address patient work using a transdisciplinary, community-engaged approach.

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Improving the health care safety net across Arizona, particularly in rural areas, to ensure equity and access for underserved populations.

Student opportunities

Undergraduate and graduate students can make a significant impact on our translational teams by contributing their unique perspectives, creativity and enthusiasm. As a student member, you can assist with research, work on programs and more. Plus, translational teams are a great way to fulfill your experiential learning requirement as you directly impact the health of people in the community. 

Community partners

Community partners are essential members of our translational teams. Driving our research forward, they provide valuable insights into the questions we’re asking, the problems we’re solving and the solutions we’re testing. Partners work in clinical settings, schools, businesses and nonprofits. We are always looking for more community partners, whether they have ideas on what we should be researching or want to contribute to existing projects. Join our network of more than 90 partners today.