The UK, too, is investing in translational research, reports Nature's The Great Beyond blog. Beginning next April, the National Institute for Health Research will receive a 30 percent increase in funding. Over five years, £775 million will be given to its biomedical research units and centers. "These centres and units will provide vital support for research funded by NIHR and our public sector, charity and industry partners," says Sally Davies, director general of research and development at the Department of Health in a statement.