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Reserach is calling for submissions to our Collection on VascAgeNet for translation to practice: mind the gaps and follow the trend.
Translation into practice of vascular ageing assessment was the focus of the COST Action VascAgeNet. Translational science aims to implement translation from basic/preclinical science to human studies and then to transfer new approaches into clinical decision making. Key drivers of this process are technological innovation, (pre-)clinical research and studies, knowledge exchange and these are the main topics of the newborn Artery working groups. Reliable technology is needed for good quality human studies and, when satisfying regulatory and industry requirements, it can facilitate translation to practice; innovation can be derived by and/or it can improve basic/preclinical science’s implementation, and basic/preclinical science can support the direction of clinical trials. Knowledge exchange, supported by clinical evidence, is crucial for dissemination, osmosis among different stakeholders, development of collective intelligence and strategies facilitating translation into the clinical decision making.
The purpose of this special issue is to publish high-quality research papers as well as review articles addressing gaps and trends in the translational process of vascular ageing assessment.
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