From bench to bedside: Advancing translational science in traumatic stress studies

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The theme of the 2024 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 40th Annual Meeting was “From Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Advancing Translational Science in Traumatic Stress Studies.” The current editorial highlights the breadth and depth of scholarly contributions to the meeting, which represent timely and evidence‐based work across the translational science spectrum — bench, bedside, and beyond. Some key themes emerged across the featured articles, including the importance of adopting lifespan and intergenerational perspectives when examining trauma and its consequences, unique ethical complexities for trauma‐exposed populations, and the value of multisystem collaborations and professional support. Further, articles in this issue span foundational and basic science, clinical applications, implementation strategies, and public health and policy. This editorial reflects the conference's scientific dialogue and serves as a call to action for continued work in translational traumatic stress science.

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