This program is tailored to train early-career researchers and students in the construction and application of models for predicting the efficacy and prognosis of oral cancer neoadjuvant immunotherapy based on the integration of multi-omics data. This initiative aims to impart both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, preparing participants for advanced careers in academia or industry within the realm of dental medical sciences. The program targets graduate students, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows who have a keen interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery and translational medicine.
·Weekly tutor meetings with Prof. Zhu and the multidisciplinary research team
·Real-time participation in clinical trials and translational research projects
·Understand the basic principles of multi-omics integration research
·Opportunity to publish articles or abstracts in a peer-reviewed journal and present research posters or papers at conferences
·Ability to critically evaluate and research design
Understand the clinical application of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for oral cancer
·Understand the construction and application of multi-omics integration model
·Gain experience in clinical trial design and analysis
·Cultivate skills in scientific writing
Neoadjuvant therapy for oral cancer with a focus on:
Evaluating the clinical effect of neoadjuvant therapy for oral cancer
Constructing a multi-omics integration model to predict the efficacy and prognosis of neoadjuvant immunotherapy
Exploring the relationship between the immune microenvironment of oral tumors and the efficacy of immunotherapy
Projects:
1. Tirellizumab combined with TP neoadjuvant therapy versus standard treatment for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma: a prospective, randomized, open-arm, multicenter study
2. A observational clinical study of an immune-based gene scoring model screening of beneficiaries of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immune blockers for locally advanced resectable oral cancer
Undergraduate students:
Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in stomatology or a related field. Basic proficiency in English is required.
Graduate students:
Candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s, M.D. or Ph.D. program in stomatology or a related field. Familiarity with research methodologies and laboratory techniques is required. Fluency in English is mandatory.
Researcher fellows：
Applicants should have an advanced degree (M.Sc. M.D. Ph.D. or equivalent) in a biomedical discipline with some prior research experience. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work independently and contribute to team projects. Proficiency in English is essential.
Doctors:
Candidates must hold an M.D. degree with clinical experience, preferably in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Research experience is not mandatory but is a strong advantage. Applicants must be fluent in English.
Postdocs:
Postdoctoral fellows should have a Ph.D. in biomedicine, or an M.D. with clinical training in medicine, or the equivalent of education, training and experience. Candidates should be fluent in English.
Duration: 6 weeks
Program Training Schedule:
1. Introduction & Welcome
Time Duration: (1 day)
Activities:
Workshop overview and objectives
Introduction of tutors
2. Foundational Session
Time Duration: (1 week)
Topics:
Key concepts and theories related to the neoadjuvant immunotherapy and multi-omics integration
Literature review or background studies
Format: Lecture, multimedia presentations
3. Focused Research Topics
Time Duration: (1 weeks)
Topics:
Specialized areas of the research focus (including recent trends and challenges)
Format: Interactive lectures, guest speakers
4. Practical Session
Time Duration: (3 weeks)
Activities:
Demonstrations of research tools or methods
Practice exercises where participants replicate a research technique
Guided small-group activities for analyzing data
6. Wrap-Up & Reflection
Time Duration: (3 days)
Activities:
Participant presentations or discussion of key takeaways
Feedback session (live Q&A)
Assessment Methods:
Submission of a final research report
Certificates provided upon successful completion of the program
Explain how participants can provide feedback about the training experience.
Feedback for Participants:
Participants can submit anonymous feedback via an online form at the end of the program. One-on-one feedback sessions will also be scheduled at the end of the project.
The program is free of charge.
Program Coordinator: NI Youkang
Email: niyoukang@126.com
Phone: +86 130 3244 1287