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A Global Catalyst for Translational Medicine

Not a university. Not a funder. Eureka is the trusted global network strengthening the human edge of translational medicine, equipping cross-sector professionals to carry breakthroughs through the fragile middle, from discovery toward implementation.

Vision

A world where breakthroughs do not stall between systems, and reach patients faster and more effectively.

Mission

To develop cross sector talent and decision readiness in translational medicine through trusted experiential learning environments that build fluency across science, medicine, regulation, industry, and investment, guided by passion and enabled by technology.

Strategy

We focus on the space where translational medicine most often slows down, when science is ready but systems are not.

Build translational fluency

Experiential programs that train professionals to work across science, medicine, regulation, industry, and investment when decisions are complex and timelines are real.

Build translational fluency

Experiential programs that train professionals to work across science, medicine, regulation, industry, and investment when decisions are complex and timelines are real.

Activate a trusted global network

A worldwide community of translational practitionals that helps teams find the right perspectives fast and move together across disciplines and regions.

Activate a trusted global network

A worldwide community of translational practitionals that helps teams find the right perspectives fast and move together across disciplines and regions.

Activate a trusted global network

A worldwide community of translational practitionals that helps teams find the right perspectives fast and move together across disciplines and regions.

Turn insight into implementation

Practical dialogue, mentorship, and cross-sector problem solving that strengthens decision readiness in the fragile middle, where breakthroughs either advance or stall.

Turn insight into implementation

Practical dialogue, mentorship, and cross-sector problem solving that strengthens decision readiness in the fragile middle, where breakthroughs either advance or stall.

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values

Principles That Support Cross-Sector Translational Medicine

Diversity

We bring together disciplines, cultures, lived experiences as breakthroughs fail when perspective is too narrow.

Diversity

We bring together disciplines, cultures, lived experiences as breakthroughs fail when perspective is too narrow.

Equity

We expand access to opportunity and participation so progress is not limited by geography or background.

Equity

We expand access to opportunity and participation so progress is not limited by geography or background.

Inclusion

We create the conditions for every voice to be heard, so better decisions emerge when complexity is highest.

Inclusion

We create the conditions for every voice to be heard, so better decisions emerge when complexity is highest.

Human Dignity

We stand for the universal right to benefit from medical progress, beyond borders and politics.

Human Dignity

We stand for the universal right to benefit from medical progress, beyond borders and politics.

Our Journey of Growth

The Evolution of Eureka Institute’s Global Translational Medicine Network

The turning point

Early 2000s

Translational medicine emerges as a global priority, revealing a critical gap in professionals trained to navigate the full continuum from discovery to patient benefit.

The turning point

Early 2000s

Translational medicine emerges as a global priority, revealing a critical gap in professionals trained to navigate the full continuum from discovery to patient benefit.

Expanding regional hubs

2015

Eureka’s approach scales through regional seasonal schools, delivered in Utrecht, Singapore, and Arizona, connecting global faculty with local translational ecosystems.

Expanding regional hubs

2015

Eureka’s approach scales through regional seasonal schools, delivered in Utrecht, Singapore, and Arizona, connecting global faculty with local translational ecosystems.

The founding vision

2008

Berent Prakken and Salvatore Albani convened translational medicine leaders to address the training gap. As a result, the Eureka Institute was incorporated in Italy as a not-for-profit organization.

The founding vision

2008

Berent Prakken and Salvatore Albani convened translational medicine leaders to address the training gap. As a result, the Eureka Institute was incorporated in Italy as a not-for-profit organization.

A global reputation

2020

Eureka earns international recognition for advancing translational thinking and for building a trusted global community of faculty, partners, and alumni shaping the field.

A global reputation

2020

Eureka earns international recognition for advancing translational thinking and for building a trusted global community of faculty, partners, and alumni shaping the field.

A pioneering program

2009

Launch of the International Certificate Course in Translational Medicine, creating a pioneering model for training mid-career professionals equipped to navigate the full translational continuum.

A pioneering program

2009

Launch of the International Certificate Course in Translational Medicine, creating a pioneering model for training mid-career professionals equipped to navigate the full translational continuum.

Eureka Today

Present

Universities, research institutes, industry leaders, and Eurekians form a global ecosystem that moves translational medicine forward, from how we teach, to how we discover, to how we implement at scale.

Eureka Today

Present

Our Publications & Insights

Perspectives on the Future of Translational Medicine

The next phase of translational medicine must bridge the gap between innovation to impact

Nature Medicine · 2026

Giulio Cavalli, Vicky Seyfert-Margolis, Charles Cairns, Carol Gregorio, Scott Compton, Berent Prakken & Salvatore Albani

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Educating for translation

Nature Biotechnology · 2026

Scott Compton, Salvatore Albani, Charles B. Cairns & Berent Prakken

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flagship programs

One Mission. Three Pathways.

Experiential pathways that equip professionals to navigate the full translational journey from discovery to delivery.

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Master of Translational Medicine

An executive pathway in translational leadership, equipping professionals to navigate the full ecosystem from unmet need to implementation.

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Master of Translational Medicine

An executive pathway in translational leadership, equipping professionals to navigate the full ecosystem from unmet need to implementation.

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Master of Translational Medicine

An executive pathway in translational leadership, equipping professionals to navigate the full ecosystem from unmet need to implementation.

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International Certificate Course

A flagship experiential program developing translational fluency, interdisciplinary leadership, global perspective.

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International Certificate Course

A flagship experiential program developing translational fluency, interdisciplinary leadership, global perspective.

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International Certificate Course

A flagship experiential program developing translational fluency, interdisciplinary leadership, global perspective.

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Seasonal Schools

Regional hubs extending the Eureka experience into local ecosystems, connecting global expertise with regional innovation communities.

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Seasonal Schools

Regional hubs extending the Eureka experience into local ecosystems, connecting global expertise with regional innovation communities.

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Seasonal Schools

Regional hubs extending the Eureka experience into local ecosystems, connecting global expertise with regional innovation communities.

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our team

Global Translational Medicine Mentors and Faculty

Meet Our Team

Prof. Salvatore Albani, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & President

Prof. Salvatore Albani, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & President

Prof. Salvatore Albani, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & President

Prof. Berent Prakken, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO

Prof. Berent Prakken, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO

Prof. Berent Prakken, MD, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO

Charles B. Cairns, MD

Chairman

Charles B. Cairns, MD

Chairman

Charles B. Cairns, MD

Chairman

Prof. Norman Rosenblum, MD, FRCPC

Board Member

Prof. Norman Rosenblum, MD, FRCPC

Board Member

Prof. Norman Rosenblum, MD, FRCPC

Board Member

Prof. Scott Compton

Board Member & Medical Education Strategist

Prof. Scott Compton

Board Member & Medical Education Strategist

Prof. Scott Compton

Board Member & Medical Education Strategist

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Testimonials

1,400+

Eurekians worldwide

"You can think of translational medicine as a carousel, with the patient at the centre. Many different people come in — from clinicians to regulators to investors — each contributing their part. And when it works, it doesn’t just help patients, it creates value for society as a whole."

Program Participant

“The Eureka MCC experience broadened my view of the translational medicine landscape. It was especially encouraging to see how communication and leadership are developed as participants learn to engage diverse stakeholders across the continuum.”

Sarada Bulchand

1,000+

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What is Translational Medicine?

What does Eureka do?

How does Eureka work with partners?

Who can benefit from Eureka’s services?

What types of projects does Eureka support?

Why is Eureka important?

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Let's Change the Future of Medicine

Collaborate across academia and industry to develop talent, expand hubs, advance end-to-end translational capability.

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PARTNER WITH EUREKA

Let's Change the Future of Medicine

Collaborate across academia and industry to develop talent, expand hubs, advance end-to-end translational capability.

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