Innovative Technologies and Clinical Applications in Cancer Research

About

This summer school addresses the critical need for advancing biomedical tools, with an emphasis on cancer diagnostics, biosensors, and biotechnologies.

While breast cancer remains a critical focus, the programme extends its reach to encompass biomedical tools, biosensors, biotechnologies and broader interdisciplinary approaches in diagnostics and treatment. The event also emphasizes fostering entrepreneurial skills and addressing gender balance in academia and industry.

Throughout this five-day programme, participants will explore cutting-edge innovations in multimodal biosensors for diagnosing cancer and monitoring therapeutic responses, as well as their potential applications in broader biomedical technologies. In addition, the summer school is organised within the framework of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network "CanDoIt" project, thus offering participants insights into interdisciplinary high-tech tools and fostering collaboration across fields.

To ensure an engaging and comprehensive learning experience, the summer school employs:

- Lectures: covering core topics, including clinical aspects, advanced materials, and AI applications.
- Hands-on workshops: practical training in biosensor fabrication, data acquisition, and prototyping.
- Roundtable discussions: engaging sessions with professionals from cancer centres and hospitals.
- Poster sessions: opportunities for participants to present their research and receive feedback.
- Networking events: facilitating collaboration between researchers and industry professionals.
- Career development workshops: guidance on career paths, entrepreneurship, and gender equity

Target group

The course is designed for graduate and doctoral students as well as post-doctoral fellows, researchers and professionals in the fields of biostatistics and epidemiology, clinical oncology, cell biology and organoid technology, biomedical engineering and biosensor technology, materials science and nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analysis, additive manufacturing and prototyping, neuromorphic computing and embedded artifical intellidence, intellectual property and entrepreneurship in biotechnology.

Classes are conducted in English. Candidates should have a B2 level of English or equivalent.

Candidates must provide a CV, a short abstract of their research project, their connections to the summer school and the relevance of their participation in regard to their professional project

Course aim

Through expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities, participants will gain the skills and connections necessary to contribute to innovative research and its clinical translation. By the end of the programme, participants will:

- Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of cancer research and biomedical tools.
- Acquire hands-on experience in biosensor fabrication, advanced algorithms, and open-access prototyping.
- Explore entrepreneurship and intellectual property management to drive innovation.
- Gain insights into achieving gender balance and advancing careers in academia and industry

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