Network Training School

During the first year, the PIs will organise the journal club, each PI will host and moderate a different session, giving all students a wider view of research in the ingestible devices space. After the first year, the DCs will take over the event’s organisation, though a PI will always be present, providing the DCs with opportunities to develop leadership and organisational skills.

All DCs will be informed on the importance of PPIE in delivering better quality research by providing valuable insights into the lived experience of those living with a disease or condition, as it can help better characterise the challenges and needs that technology should address. Students will do various online activities, such as writing lay summaries to communicate their research to patients effectively.

DCs will use their PPIE skills by being active listeners in PPIE sessions organised with patient groups for those living with GI disease across Europe.

All Doctoral Candidates will receive lectures on the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract, with a focus on how these aspects influence the design of ingestible devices. The training will also cover major gastrointestinal diseases such as colorectal cancer (CRC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), along with current diagnostic and treatment approaches.

This training introduces the fundamentals of statistics and experimental design, providing participants with essential tools for planning robust scientific studies. It also covers best practices for presenting data graphically, helping researchers communicate their findings clearly and effectively.

This session provides participants with practical tools to plan, monitor, and execute research projects efficiently. Key topics include the use of Gantt charts for scheduling, the Critical Path Method for identifying project timelines, and techniques for risk identification and mitigation.

This session on effective public engagement trains DC to communicate their research to a broad audience. Using skills developed during the program, each participant will prepare a video presentation that highlights their work in an accessible and engaging way.

This session focuses on best practices for creating scientific posters, covering key principles of layout, design, and content clarity. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate their research visually, ensuring their posters are both informative and engaging for academic and professional audiences.

This session provides an overview of medical device regulation in Europe, covering the key legal frameworks and standards governing the development, approval, and marketing of medical devices. Participants will learn about the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (MDR), the role of regulatory bodies, and the processes for ensuring compliance and safety in the medical device industry.

This session focuses on the principles of effective scientific writing, guiding participants on how to structure and present their research clearly and concisely. Topics include writing for academic journals, crafting compelling abstracts, improving readability, and adhering to publication standards. Participants will gain practical skills to communicate their findings effectively to the scientific community.

This session introduces the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP), covering key concepts such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.