TABLE 1.

Criteria by which basic science opportunity areas were ranked by the BSTF

Criteria	Definition	Weight
Originality and innovation	The potential for novel and high‐impact research to be conducted in a research priority.	40%
Addresses unmet clinical needs or knowledge gaps	The degree to which a research priority has the potential to drive changes in clinical practice, or address areas of medical knowledge that are currently uncertain or unexplored.	30%
Translational research opportunities	The degree to which a research priority may encourage the development of translational research studies and initiatives.	15%
Research community interest	The level of interest and enthusiasm within the research community regarding new research within a research priority.	15%

Abbreviation: BSTF, basic science task force.