Many brain disorders are currently untreatable. It has been suggested that taking a 'translational' approach to neuroscientific research might change this. We discuss what 'translational neuroscience' is and argue for the need to expand the traditional translational model if we are to make further advances in treating brain disorders.
Keywords: industry partnership; public engagement; research culture; science policy; translational neuroscience.
© The Author(s) (2020). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Guarantors of Brain.