Workshop on Cancer Research, Biological & Molecular Basis, 11th edition
26-29 September 2022 | i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde
This workshop is focused on Cancer Research addressing the key cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression. i3S researchers with expertise in the different topics of cancer research will present theoretical and practical sessions. This cancer research workshop will focus on the state-of-the-art and address recent advances in the field as well as technical and methodological approaches.
Target: Researchers, Oncology Researchers, Ph.D. students, Postdoctoral researchers
Course duration: approx. 40 hours of student workload (the equivalent to 1,5 ECTs)
Course Format: The workshop includes theoretical sessions, practical sessions, self-study and final assessment*
Organizing Committee: Celso Reis, Salomé Pinho, Fátima Gärtner
(* see certificates)
Venue
The course will be held at i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde.
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208; 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
Tel: +351 220 408 800 | Site: http://www.i3s.up.pt/ | E-mail: events@i3s.up.pt
GPS coordinates: 41º 10’ 30.008’’ N, 8º 36’ 12.488’’ W.
Program
Theoretical Component
Oncopathology: From tissue to genes and back to tissues | Manuel Sobrinho-Simões
Cancer genetics: oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes | The Raquel Seruca´s lecture | Carla Oliveira
Tumor cell growth: proliferation, apoptosis and metabolism | Paula Soares; Valdemar Máximo
Cancer epigenetics | Carla Oliveira
Cancer stemness | Joana Paredes
Cell and tissue differentiation in Cancer | Raquel Almeida
Glycobiology in cancer | Celso A. Reis; Salomé Pinho
Tumor immunology | José Carlos Machado
Microbiome and cancer | Céu Figueiredo
Introduction to experimental in vivo models | Fátima Gartner
Translating research into value in oncology | André Albergaria; Jorge Lima
Practical Component
Genomics & Bioinformatics
Proteomics
Immunodetection techniques: IHQ, PLA
Experimental Models
Western Blot
Speakers
Workshop Coordination
Celso A. Reis
Salomé Pinho
Fátima Gartner
Workshop Collaborators
Manuel Sobrinho-Simões
André Albergaria
Angela Fernandes
Carla Oliveira
Céu Figueiredo
Hugo Osório
Joana Gomes
Joana Paredes
Jorge Lima
José Carlos Machado
Mafalda Rocha
Marta T. Pinto
Paula Soares
Raquel Almeida
Valdemar Máximo
Registration
The registration fee includes coffee breaks and workshop materials.
The number of participants is limited to 30.
Certificates: A certificate of attendance will be assigned to all participants participating in all lectures and practical sessions. A final exam will be carried out, and for those passing the exam, an approval certificate will be issued.
Fees:
Students from Post-Graduate Programs from the University of Porto (Doctoral and Master): 110 €
SPO: 110 €
Regular Registration: 170 €
Pre-registration deadline: 9th September
Please note that your pre-registration does not confirm that you have been selected for the course.
Details for payment will be sent in the confirmation registration e-mail.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel the course in case of an insufficient number of participants or other unforeseeable events that render the execution of the course.
More Information:
Advanced Training Unit | E-mail: training@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 220 408 800