Nurses play a vital role in preclinical research through various activities:
Data Collection: Nurses often assist in gathering and analyzing data from laboratory experiments. Lab Management: Ensuring that laboratory protocols are followed, maintaining equipment, and managing supplies. Animal Care: Providing ethical and humane care to animal models used in research studies. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working with scientists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to design and conduct research studies. Translational Research: Bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications, ensuring that preclinical discoveries benefit patient care.