The idea of translational medicine from “laboratory to bedside” has become more and more popular. The main purpose of translational medicine is to promote basic research to solve practical clinical problems and improve the level of clinical treatment. It is thus a whole new medical paradigm. However

the principle of “bench to bedside” still has some obvious deficiencies in the “bench” ring

whereas the subject of acupuncture and moxibustion is carried out in the “bench” ring relatively more systematic

but also does not achieve bench to bedside regression well. Nevertheless

as a bridge between basic research and clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion

translational medicine has constructed a data fusion channel between them. Our basic researchers should cooperate closely with clinical experts

exchange ideas

collide sparks of wisdom

and promote the leap-forward development of acupuncture and moxibustion.