DSBIOP BIOtech Talks tO PhD

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
8/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Ondřej Slabý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Sofia Morazzo (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Ondřej Slabý, Ph.D.
Department of Biology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Monika Stanková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Biology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites
The course is targeted primarily at Ph.D. students from the Faculty of Medicine or any other relevant study field but is also open to postdoctoral researchers and pregradual students.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 17/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
Course objectives
Seemingly peculiar name “BIOTOP” stands for BIOtech Talks tO PhD. In broad strokes, these seminar series aim to bridge the gap between the academia and industry and present various career options in the field of Life Sciences. Invited guests are scientists who worked in academia but then decided to continue their research career in private sector companies either in Czech Republic or abroad.The goals of these seminars are to i) create an awareness of the type of jobs that exist in the Industry sector, ii) help participants network, iii) learn what type of skills are required to transition to Industry and how they can be developed, iv) organize workshops and v) provide some consulting on job search and job interviews. These seminars are meant to help doctoral students but also master students or postdocs, understand what job opportunities exist in the Biotech/Industry space, how they can transition and how they should be using their time to develop skills and improve their CV.
Learning outcomes
Students will get a real insight into the biotech industry as an optional career choice. They will understand the broader context of intellectual property protection, some aspects of technology transfer and entrepreneurship. Students will strengthen their skills and networks for potential industry career pathways.
Syllabus
  • 1. seminar: 15th October, 4:00 pm, seminar room 211/E35, CEITEC MU - Michaela Fojtu, PhD - Senior Scientist, SOTIO Biotech (CZE)
  • 2. seminar: 29th October, 4:00 pm, seminar room 145/E35, CEITEC MU - Kristina Nesporova, PhD - Head of the Biological Group, Contipro (CZE)
  • 3. seminar: 5th November, 5:00 pm, on-line - Lilia Espada, PhD - Senior Scientist, ISAR Bioscience (DEU)
  • 4. seminar: 19th November, 4:00 pm, seminar room 211/E35, CEITEC MU - Daniel Couto, PhD - Lead Molecular Interactions Team at CSL Behring, Bern (CHE)
Teaching methods
Presentations followed by an open discussion and workshops.
Assessment methods
Attendance at 80% of all seminars is required. Need to fill in a short course survey to reflect on their primary learning outcomes and describe how they may utilize those in their career pathway.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet zaregistrovaných studentů: 5
Teacher's information
https://biology.med.muni.cz/phd-program/biotop-seminars/spring-edition-2023
The seminars are organized only in autumn semesters.

The seminars happen once in two-three weeks (usually Tuesdays) around 4-5pm at the University campus. Seminars and workshops last 1-2 hours. Changes might occur due to a conflict of schedule with invited speakers, particularly due to different timezones.

The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023, autumn 2023.
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