TANDEM LECTURE: 
“From molehills to mountains: transforming basic research into leads”

Presenters: 
Carol Gregorio, Ph.D.,
Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Arizona;

AND

Paul Krieg, Ph.D.,
Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy and Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona

Abstract
Basic molecular research generates interesting data and concepts.  While conducting successful and insightful experimentation can be rewarding, it is only the gestational step of translational research.  Dr. Carol Gregorio will discuss how to evaluate basic research discoveries for leads and give examples of successful basic science studies leading to clinical insights.

Objectives
1. Identify what a lead is and its key elements
2. Identify strategies for evaluating basic molecular science for translational potential
3. Discuss the next steps once a lead is identified