This interactive, expert-led course equips young researchers and health professionals with practical skills in oral, written, and visual science communication. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants learn to engage diverse audiences, including journalists and patients.
With a small group of 25 participants, the workshop fosters in-depth discussions and networking. Participants will collaborate with experts on a communication project, culminating in a final showcase with personalized feedback.
Objective: To empower participants to effectively communicate scientific concepts and explore narrative medicine’s role in building trust, education, and action.
Location: Studium, Via Delleani 8, 13814 Pollone
How to get there:
By plane: The nearest airports are Milan Malpensa and Turin, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
By train: From Milan or Turin, take a train to Santhià, then transfer to Biella San Paolo. From there, a taxi to Pollone takes about 10 minutes.
Accommodation:
Pollone, Biella, and the surrounding villages offer a wide range of accommodation options. Please arrange your own booking, and feel free to contact us if you need assistance.
Suggested contributions to defray costs: (access to all sessions and meals for four days):
€400: PhD and MD students
€500: Research fellows and medical doctors
€600: Industry professionals
Contact to apply for fellowship support.
Accreditation:
1 ECTS is accredited for students from the University of Lausanne. The organizers are happy to assist other participants with accreditation at their institutions.
How to apply?
To apply for the summer school, send an email to info(at)cancerprev.com with the following information:
- Your university or institution, years of study or relevant activities
- A short motivation (one paragraph) explaining why you wish to attend