MAY 23-24, 2024
University of Aveiro
WORKSHOPS | MAY 22 2024
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🌟 Exciting Pre-Symposium Workshops! 🌟
Gear up for a day of knowledge enrichment on the eve of our symposium! 🚀 We're thrilled to offer a series of free workshops, providing a valuable opportunity to delve into diverse topics. Seats are limited, so secure your spot swiftly!
📍 Location: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro (room 30B.2.25)
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to boost your knowledge before the symposium kicks off! 🌐✨ See below all information about each workshop!
How to build a research career?
13h30- 15h
Embark on a transformative voyage into the world of research excellence with Prof. Martijn A. Spruit. In this workshop, delve deep into the wealth of knowledge that Prof. Spruit, an esteemed Executive Board Member at CIRO and a distinguished full professor in Rehabilitation Sciences at Maastricht University, brings to the table.
🔍 Unlocking Success in Research: A Guided Exploration
As a prolific author with over 400 peer-reviewed English-language articles, Prof. Spruit has left a mark on the realms of pulmonary rehabilitation, physical inactivity, and extra-pulmonary treatable traits in patients with chronic lung disease. His experience extends beyond scholarly contributions; he led the creation of the influential 2013 ATS/ERS Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
🏆 Awards and Recognition
Prof. Spruit's outstanding contributions have not gone unnoticed. He received the ERS COPD Research Award in 2013, earned the title of Fellow of the ERS in 2016, and was honored as the 2019 AACVPR’s Thomas L. Petty Distinguished Pulmonary Scholar Awardee. In 2020, he was recognized with the ATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Recognition Award, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field.
🚀 Your Unique Opportunity
This workshop goes beyond the ordinary, offering you an exclusive chance to tap into the insights of a seasoned expert. Gain practical guidance on navigating the intricate landscape of academia directly from Prof. Spruit. Whether you're a budding researcher or seasoned academic, this is a unique occasion to glean insights from someone who has not only excelled in the field but has also been honored with the 2023 ERS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to chart your course towards a successful research career. Seize the chance to learn, engage, and grow under the mentorship of Prof. Martijn A. Spruit. Limited seats available—stay tuned for registration details.
The Edu4OneHealth Workshop
15h- 18h (paralell session)
Language: PT
Introduction to Bioinformatics: Integrating Text Mining, Omics and Clinical Data
15h- 18h (paralell session)
Language: EN/PT
The Edu4OneHealth Workshop will feature a panel of experts in antibiotic resistance in human and animal health, and its main objective is to discuss the best strategies to improve the use of antibiotics through a One Health approach.
Aimed at veterinarians, health professionals, academics, and the general population, this workshop seeks to raise awareness of the issue of antibiotic resistance, both in human and animal health.
Program:
15h- Apresentação do projeto Edu4OneHealth;
(Maria Teresa Herdeiro, Fátima Roque)
15h10- Prescrição e disponibilidade de medicamentos; (Helena Ponte)
15h45- Utilização de antimicrobianos na produção de pequenos ruminantes - Impacto na saúde Pública e Ambiente; (Rita Cruz)
16h20- Coffee-break;
16h50- Utilização judiciosa de antimicrobianos na produção animal – o que tem de mudar; (George Stilwell)
17h30- Intervenções para melhorar a utilização de antibióticos em Portugal: uma abordagem OneHealth. (Paula Oliveira, Ana Cláudia Coelho, Helena Ponte, Rita Cruz, George Stilwell)
Target Audience:
- Beginners to bioinformatics without programming skills;
- Healthcare professionals, biologists and researchers interested in bioinformatics;
Course structure:
- The course will be interactive, with a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and discussions;
- Visual aids and real-world examples will be used to illustrate concepts;
- The question and answer session will allow participants to explore topics of personal interest.
Program:
15h- Course introduction;
15h10- Understanding text mining in bioinformatics;
15h25- Exploring omics data;
15h45- Clinical data in bioinformatics;
16h15- Tools and resources for non-programmers;
16h35- Population stratification and bioinformatics;
16h50- Variables in bioinformatics studies;
17h05- Wrap-up and Q&As session.