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: time management, team work, ethics, intercultural, gender and diversity awareness
- Scientific communication: writing papers, the peer-review process, open science, oral and poster presentations
- ESR Meeting 1
More information about the Training Event 1 here.
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
More information about the Training Event 2 here.
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
More information about the Training Event 3 here.
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
More information about the Training Event 4 here.
5. Getting ready for the next career step
Hosted by IBEC (M36, 7 days) – 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