Patent literature is an important source of technological information.A comparative analysis of patents of military medical research institutions of the US Armed Forces in THOMSON INNOVATION patent database could reveal their research achievements and development,and provide inspiration and reference for the innovation and development of our military medical science.

Translational medicine is a more effective and efficient way to improve the investment return on bioscience and provide equitable access to high—quality healthcare.Recognizing the need for a new impetus to spur clinical and translational research,the National Institutes of Health established the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program.