Workshops

• Transforming a patent into a company: a long but exciting journey

Thiago Oliveira Botelho, IRB, Barcelona During this workshop, we will overview the process of entrepreneurship, focusing on the key aspects to take into consideration in the creation of spin-off companies. We will continue the journey of monetizing research by navigating between creating value, complementing skills, convincing investors and multitasking. Number of participants: 25

• Linkedin and the power of social networking 

Sonia Anania, Personal Branding & Digital Reputation Strategist, Milan How to communicate your personal brand on LinkedIn and benefit from a good professional networking. The webinar intends to provide participants with an overview of the potential of LinkedIn as a tool to promote one’s personal brand, develop relationships and find professional opportunities. Number of participants: 50

• How to prepare a competitive application for funding schemes in cancer research

Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC), Milan The workshop will provide an overview of AIRC activities and funding opportunities, with a particular focus on those dedicated to young scientists. We will then share useful tips for the preparation of a competitive application. Both fellowships and grants will be thoroughly discussed, with practical examples. Participants will have the possibility to ask questions and interact with the speakers. AIRC supports cancer researchers in all phases of their career through grants and fellowships awarded after a selective peer review. Number of participants: 50

• Science Communication 101 

Luca Sanchez, Scienseed, Madrid In this course created specifically for researchers, you will learn the principles of effective science communication and public engagement. Understand the features of different communication formats and narratives to develop your own practice and reach wider audiences. Number of participants: 25

• Transferable skills 

HFP consulting, Heidelberg Sharing of research results thus becomes crucial to make knowledge a tool available to all. In this context, the researcher is called to cross the boundaries of the laboratory and to take on a fundamental role in society: to promote the dialogue between the scientific community and different types of public. This is no small responsibility: as we are experiencing at this very moment in history, communication carried out in the wrong way may cause many problems. Number of participants: 16

• What ́s next?

HFP consulting, Heidelberg This meeting is designed to help scientists improve their ability to talk about their research to a lay audience, starting with a quick overview on how science communication is evolving, what are its difficulties and the approaches used. Practical suggestions for effective communication will be provided: the role of the public, the power of metaphors and storytelling, mistakes to be avoided. Number of participants: 16

• Goal setting and time management 

HFP consulting, Heidelberg Participants will learn what are the characteristics of good goals are and how to set them properly, in career-related decision making and in their scientific projects. Setting clear goals has a direct impact on the way we manage our time and our quality of life. We will introduce a framework for organizing the work productively, setting priorities efficiently and managing time proactively. The goals of this workshop are to: • practice useful techniques for goal setting in scientific projects and career choices; • equip participants with a strategy for managing their time more efficiently. Number of participants: 16

• Building Personal Resilience and Handling Stress 

HFP consulting, Heidelberg Personal resilience and effective stress management are key skills that help scientists to successfully navigate their way through this competitive career stage. Sharpening the awareness for the external and internal drivers of stress and understanding one’s own needs fosters building personal resilience. This process supports a healthy and self-supporting work-life-integration. The goals of this workshop are to: • Sharpen awareness for the internal and external drivers of stress; • Introduce the concept of personal resilience. Number of participants: 16

• “Talk that science!” – Tips for science communication and outreach 

Agense Collino & Chiara Segré, Umberto Veronesi Foundation, Milan Nowadays we live in the so called “knowledge society”, which bases its sustainment and growth on research, innovation and technology. Knowledge therefore assumes a central role in the life of each individual from an economic, social and political point of view. Number of participants: 50

• Technology transfer, exploiting the potential of research results 

Marzia Fumagalli, European Institute of Oncology, Milan During this workshop, you will be guided through the basic processes of technology transfer applied to biomedical research – from patenting to pitching for investment, and negotiating deals. Number of participants: 25

• A career that can save lives– how and where to become a successful translational researcher 

European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (EATRIS), Amsterdam This interactive workshop will introduce you to the world of Translational Research. In this workshop we will explore why translational scientists have the potential to become lifesavers, what skills it takes to be a successful translational scientist and the wide range of employing organizations including European Research Infrastructures. You will be introduced to a technique to discover and explore your natural talents and how to use them for job hunting. Number of participants: 25

• Let’s talk about sex

Susanna Chiocca, European Institute of Oncology, Milan Despite the prevalence of sexual dimorphism in mammalian phenotypic traits, sex has often been overlooked in biomedical studies. Indeed, sex and gender are two potentially critical factors in experimental design. Strong evidence is now available regarding the damages produced by the underestimation of gender and sex variables, ranging from low quality research, inefficacy of new drugs, inaccurate or late diagnosis, waste of resources and investments, and preventable deaths and pain. Recently, a movement in science is supporting the “Sex/Gender Dimension of Research”: I will discuss and show the importance of integrating sex and gender into all phases of research. Number of participants: 25