Translational Bioinformatics and Clinical Research Informatics

Abstract

Two new emerging sub-domains in biomedical informatics – translational bioinformatics and clinical research informatics – provide information technology (IT) solutions supporting research – whether basic, clinical or translational research. The aim of the so-called “translational research” is to improve the continuum between research and care and to facilitate personalized medicine. Translational research requires better cooperation between basic research centers, healthcare facilities, clinical research and public health organizations and therefore better integration of information systems of these sectors.