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Reading the translational gap in early programmes

Promising research and a viable development programme are not the same thing. The distance between them is often defined by questions about reproducibility, patient relevance, delivery and the evidence needed for the next decision.

A useful translational strategy makes these unknowns visible early. It helps teams focus experiments around the decisions they need to make, rather than accumulating data without a clear purpose.