The Department of Translational Neuroscience
The Department of Translational Neuroscience (TransNeuro) a research-intensive unit in the College of Human Medicine at MSU. In November of 2017, TransNeuro relocated to the new state-of-the-art Grand Rapids Research Center at Monroe Ave and Michigan St. in Grand Rapids. TransNeuro is part of the expansion of the College of Human Medicine into the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area.
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What is Translational Science?
Mission
Research
The Department of Translational Neuroscience (TransNeuro) acts as a catalyst for enhancing bidirectional opportunities for clinical, basic and translational research in neurodegenerative diseases. TransNeuro provides the physical infrastructure and intellectual assets to conduct preclinical and translational medical research in collaboration with clinical and basic science faculty throughout MSU, as well as with our strategic medical health partners in Grand Rapids (Van Andel Institute, Mercy Health Saint Mary's and Spectrum Hospital). We are also dedicated to providing educational and training opportunities to basic scientists and physician-scientists committed to disease-oriented research. TransNeuro’s research teams primarily focus on the study of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Education
TransNeuro offers specialized seminars through the College of Human Medicine within the broad discipline of Neuroscience. Course offerings change by year, cover specific topics associated with TransNeuro research priorities and typically include basic, preclinical and translational neuroscience. TransNeuro focuses on training the next generation of research scientists (pre and postdoctoral) while also exposing trainees to alternative career paths and opportunities outside of bench research.