FYI in biology I hear the term "Translational Research" to refer to this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translational_research http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tran

FYI in biology I hear the term "Translational Research" to refer to this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translational_research http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translational_research "Translating" scientific discoveries into information that will be practical for doctors with actual patients. Also, another layer of communication involves textbooks and classes.