This course has concluded.
How does the course work?
Translational Medicine Explained (TMex) is an interactive 4-day course focused on how research can be successfully translated from the laboratory to the clinic. You will learn from real-life scenarios presented by experts in the field, and group assignments about the elements needed for successfully translating biomedical research into patient benefit.Before attending the 4-day course, an 8-hour e-learning course will equip you with the essential knowledge to make the most of the course.
Who is the course for?
Designed for early-career researchers (e.g. late-stage PhD students, early postdoctoral and medical students inacademia and/or industry), TMex provides skills and knowledge directly applicable to your research, along with professional development opportunities (e.g. networking and development of teamwork skills) and exposure to a variety of career opportunities available in translational medicine.
What will I learn?
Covering topics as diverse as target validation, patient engagement and entrepreneurship, the course will meet the following learning objectives, where participants attending the course will be able to:
- Describe the key steps and questions to be addressed when translating scientific discoveries into medical products;
- Define the different stakeholders and multidisciplinary experts involved in translation and the importance of strong partnerships;
- Recognise the importance of collaborating with patients and demonstrate strategies for engagement;
- Examine key translational medicine bottlenecks and opportunities.