Experimental research and observational research
Experimental research is critical for our understanding of the science. This involves test tube (in vitro), animal, and isolated human cell research. All of which may provide insight into what occurs in humans (usually focused on humans with a disease). This type of research may or may not be translatable into patient care. Observational research is what I focus on, essentially gathering findings written in experimental studies, employ that which makes clinical sense to try,