Precision Medicine, which is “an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention” has the potential to transform how we treat —or even cure— cancer by considering “individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person.” But inefficiencies are slowing the advancement of this breakthrough treatment approach in health care. This school brings together leaders from the health care, scientific, technological, and business communities to speed progress in this growing area. The participants will emerge with novel research driven solutions for building productive partnerships and reducing bottlenecks in the development, approval, and clinical use of targeted therapies.
During 12 demanding days, this exciting summer course prompts participants to rethink current approaches and explore new methods and models with a focus on :
o engaging with patients
o accessing critical data
o improving clinical trials
o targeting investments
With a deeper understanding of how personalized medicine works in practice, participants will be better prepared to interact and collaborate with leading players in cancer research treatment.
The Precision Oncology Summer School is an accelerated-learning program targeting a new generation of fixers who can apply creativity and human-centered design to improve cancer outcomes, reduce inefficiencies and improve the experiences for patients.
JOIN US TO BUILD A SMARTER AND HEALTHIER SOCIETY
This School is open to Post-docs, PhD students or MSc in medicine, life science, biotechnology, bioengineering, data sciences, business human and social sciences, with a project/idea to take precision oncology to a new level.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
o Capacity for Calculated Risk : Success happens when preparation meets opportunity.
o Focus on Community : A strong track record of contributing to their community.
o Open and Critical Thinking : Ability to combine critical thinking with an open mind.
o Initiative with Follow-Through : Start a new venture even when the going gets tough.
At the end of the school, participants will have to learned how to:
o IDENTIFY, DEFINE, CHARACTERIZE PROBLEMS in precision oncology
o FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING of patients’ needs
o REVIEW AND EVALUATE medical innovations
o IMPLEMENT COLLABORATION STRATEGIES with patients, providers, hospitals and clinics
o BRING A NUANCED UNDERSTANDING TO ISSUES around healthcare transformation
o PITCH AN INNOVATION PROJECT to seasoned investors
The Organizing Team selects the best applicants to create a cohort of innovators with the potential to join an incubator to develop their ideas !
COURSE DELIVERY & LEARNING OUTCOMES
School Coordinator : Philippe Sabatier (Université Grenoble Alpes)
An accelerated-learning programme targeting a new generation of innovators who can apply human-centered design approaches to improve cancer outcomes, reduce inefficiencies and improve individual patient experience.
Components of the program :
o Clinical research
o Medical physics
o Biology, Gene expression
o Environment public health
o Ethics & Regulatory
o Business and Innovation
These 12 intensive days will include lectures, team work, use case and coaching.