Designated Emphasis in Translational Research | UC Davis CTSC

The Designated Emphasis in Translational Research (DETR) is an inter-graduate group program that allows Ph.D. students to receive and be credited for training in the area of translational research. The latter is defined as application of knowledge from any area of graduate study to enhance human and animal health and well-being. Students in any affiliated graduate group or program may participate. This can include (for example), physical and mathematical sciences, engineering, environmental and agricultural sciences, as well as the health, behavioral, and social sciences. The overarching goal of the initiative is to provide an innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable model for training a new cadre of Ph.D. scientists who will have productive careers in translational and health sciences research.

Mission

• Enable trainees to acquire knowledge and skills to help them translate discoveries from their discipline into tools for improving human and animal health and well being.
• Prepare trainees to participate in translational team research aimed at improving human and animal health and well-being.
• Provide trainees with training experiences where they can identify opportunities to apply tools from their discipline to unmet biomedical, public health, or veterinary needs.

It is recommended that a student enroll during the first two years of their Ph.D. program.

To apply to the Designated Emphasis in Translational Research, you must be in one of the following graduate groups:

• Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Human Development
• Immunology
• Integrative Genetics and Genomics
• Integrative Pathobiology
• Microbiology
• Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology
• Pharmacology and Toxicology

In addition, your mentor should be a member of the Designated Emphasis in Translational Research (DETR) faculty and you must be selected as DETR trainee prior to taking the Ph.D. qualifying examination of your degree program.

Step 1: Fill out the Designated Emphasis Application (GS323), submit to DE Coordinator for Chair signature.

Step 2: When you apply to take your QE, contact the DE Coordinator to have your QE form signed by the DE Chair.

Step 3: When you advance to Candidacy, contact the DE Coordinator to have your Candidacy (Plan A, B or C) form signed by the Chair.

Step 4: The Designated Emphasis Report Form Final Verification (GS324) must be filed with the Office of Graduate Studies when all degree requirements for the designated emphasis have been met.