1. Introducing the THERACAT Network & How to plan and start a PhD
Hosted by TUE (March 25-29th, 2019) – Coincides with Network Meeting 1
- General introduction of the network and its scientific goals
- Introduction of the training programme
- Skills to start a successful PhD: PhD management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, TU/e facilities
- Scientific communication: editorial process, editor tips and point of view, open science
- ESR Meeting 1
Place: Institute for Complex Molecular Systems – CERES building
Attendance: ESRs mandatory
2. Chemical synthesis & catalysis
Hosted by BAS (September 23-27th, 2019)
- Catalysts and catalysis: from the synthetic utilization to artificial enzymes
- Prodrugs: design principles, synthesis and preliminary evaluation
- Safety in chemical laboratories and research in industry and academia
- How can we do better in bringing new molecules to the market: scaling up, formulations, regulations, procedures and economical aspects
- Entrepreneurship and translation: IP and commercial exploitation
Place: University of Basel – Mattenstrasse 24a, 4058 Basel, BPR1096
Attendance: ESRs mandatory
3. Drug delivery & microscopy
Hosted by EDI (February 3-7th, 2020) – Coincides with Network Meeting 2
- Designing delivery systems: concepts, examples and concerns
- Introduction to in-vitro imaging and cell assays
- The power of microscopy techniques in biomedical research: principles and challenges
- Lab tours in a microscopy facility including hands-on experience
- Gender balance in academia, current situation and future perspectives
- ESR Meeting 2
Place: CRUK Edinburgh Centre, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh EH4 2XR
Attendance: ESRs mandatory
4. Going in vivo, chemistry and cancer biology
Online event (September 29-30th, October 01st-02nd, 2020)
- Fighting Cancer – biomedical, social and economic aspects
- Animal experiments – ethical and practical aspects
- Designing in vivo models and choosing the right controls
- In vivo imaging
- How to communicate to and engage the public
- ESR Meeting 3
Place: online event
Attendance: ESRs mandatory
5. Getting ready for the next career step
Online event (March 9th and 15th-19th, 2021) – Coincides with Network Meeting 3
- Career opportunities in industry and interview simulations
- Searching for post-doc and setting the path for academic careers
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship including managing strategies, IPs, financing and marketing
- ESR Meeting 4
Place: online event
Attendance: ESRs mandatory