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Editorial
. 2017 May 1;15(1):88.
doi: 10.1186/s12967-017-1188-6.

On the brink of extinction: the future of translational physician-scientists in the United States

Hideki Furuya  1 , Dean Brenner  2 , Charles J Rosser  3
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Editorial

On the brink of extinction: the future of translational physician-scientists in the United States

Hideki Furuya et al. J Transl Med. .

Abstract

Over the past decade, we have seen an unparalleled growth in our knowledge of cancer biology and the translation of this biology into a new generation of therapeutic tools that are changing cancer treatment outcomes. With the continued explosion of new biologic discoveries, we find ourselves with a limited number of trained and engaged translational physician-scientists capable of bridging the chasm between basic science and clinical science. Here, we discuss the current state translational physician-scientists find themselves in and offer solutions to navigate during this difficult time.

Keywords: Career; Funding; NIH; Physician-scientist; Translational research.

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