English to Italian Science Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) terapie cellulari applicate alle malattie autoimmuni

Ciao a tutti,
si parla di "translational science" come alternativa alla "basic science" in un progetto sulle applicazioni di terapie cellulari alle malattie autoimmuni. Sfortunatamente non ho molto contesto:

Three symposia on cell-based therapies were set up to examine cell therapy approaches for treatment of autoimmune diseases. The sessions covered epidemiology, **basic and translational science**, as well as the patient's expectations. Discussions of research data led to the development of new therapeutic strategies and innovative concepts towards clinical applications. By providing a communication platform, a network of leading European research institutions was established. The XXX initiative published recommendations to improve the awareness and priority of rheumatic diseases within the EU and to define and suggest research priorities for the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

Credo si riferisca al fatto di "trasferire" il sapere da una disciplina all'altra, ma come va tradotto?
"Scienza di traduzione"?

Grazie

Federica