Anatomy, once regarded as a static and purely descriptive discipline, is undergoing a transformative shift towards translational research, bridging the gap between basic structural science and clinical practice. Advances in imaging, 3D printing, computational modelling, molecular anatomy, and artificial intelligence have expanded the role of anatomical research beyond traditional teaching and morphological studies. Translational anatomical research now drives personalized medicine, surgical innovations, diagnostic precision, and regenerative therapies by directly linking anatomical discoveries to patient-specific clinical outcomes.
This editorial explores the evolving paradigm of integrating anatomical knowledge into patient care, highlighting recent technological innovations, population-specific anatomical insights, and their clinical applications. By examining case studies, emerging methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations, it underscores the necessity of merging anatomy with radiology, pathology, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering. The challenges of data integration, ethical considerations, and resource disparities are discussed alongside potential solutions, including AI-powered anatomical atlases and digital twin modelling.
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Sharma A. Translational research approaches: Integrating anatomical research with clinical outcomes [Internet]. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 21];12(3):85-87. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.v.12.i.3.1
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Sharma, A. (2025). Translational research approaches: Integrating anatomical research with clinical outcomes. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol, 12(3), 85-87. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.v.12.i.3.1
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Sharma, Anu. "Translational research approaches: Integrating anatomical research with clinical outcomes." Indian J Clin Anat Physiol, vol. 12, no. 3, 2025, pp. 85-87. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.v.12.i.3.1
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Sharma, A.. "Translational research approaches: Integrating anatomical research with clinical outcomes." Indian J Clin Anat Physiol 12, no. 3 (2025): 85-87. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.v.12.i.3.1