Background:

To explore the pathogenesis of acute and chronic pulmonary inflammation and to find possible therapeutic targets. To explore the effects of microbiota of respiratory tract and intestinal on pulmonary inflammation for analyzing the potential association and mechanism of "lung-gut axis".

Purpose:

It aims to provide theoretical and practical skills training for the participants, helping them for future employment and professional development.

Target group:

The target group includes undergraduate students, graduate students and doctors majoring in clinical laboratory diagnostics, Immunology and respiratory medicine.

Access to high-level experimental technology platform, with advanced laboratory facilities and instruments, including mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, spatial transcriptomics platform, etc.

Cell, animal and organoid models have been established for related research

Opportunities to publish articles in high-level journals and present research posters or oral presentation at national and international conferences

Understand the pathogenesis of acute and chronic pulmonary inflammation and the potential association and mechanism of "lung-gut axis"

Gain the relevant skills in experiment and data analysis, and improve the ability of scientific research thinking and experimental design

Cultivate skills in scientific writing and grant preparation

1. Molecular mechanism of macrophage polarization in the progression of pulmonary fibrosis

2. Effect of gut microbiota on pulmonary inflammation and its regulatory mechanism

Undergraduate students:

Candidates should major in clinical laboratory diagnostics, Immunology, molecular biology, or a related field. Basic proficiency in English is required.

Graduate students:

Candidates should major in clinical laboratory diagnostics, Immunology, molecular biology, or a related field. Familiarity with research methodologies and laboratory techniques is required. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Doctors:

Candidates must hold an M.D. degree with clinical experience, preferably in respiratory medicine, or a related field. Research experience is not mandatory but is a strong advantage. Applicants must be fluent in English.

Give a schedule with a detailed timeline of activities for the week(s), including start and end times as well as session details, including topics for each session, key activities and duration.

Duration: 8 weeks

Daily Training Schedule:

Monday:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lecture on pulmonary inflammation

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Wet lab training: cell culture

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Wet lab training

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Journal club: Discussing recent papers in pulmonary inflammation

Wednesday:

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Lab training: PCR, WB and etc.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Journal club: Discussing recent papers in "lung-gut axis"

Thursday:

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Lab skill training

Friday:

Ÿ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Experiment skill training

Program Training Schedule:

1. Introduction & Welcome

Time Duration: (1 day)

Activities:

Workshop overview and objectives

Introduction of lab, facilitators and tutors

2. Foundational Session

Time Duration: (1 week)

Topics:

Literature review or background studies

Format: Lecture, multimedia presentations and Journal club

3. Focused Research Topics

Time Duration: (1 week)

Topics:

Specialized areas of the research focus (e.g. recent trends, challenges, or advanced techniques)

Format: Interactive lectures, panel discussions, or guest speakers

4. Practical/Hands-On Session

Time Duration: (6 weeks)

Activities:

Visit the laboratory and technology platform

Experiment skill training

5. Wrap-Up & Reflection

Time Duration: (1 day)

Activities:

Participant presentations on the project

Format: presentation, live Q&A

Assessment Methods:

Analyze the research results and data, make presentations on the project in English

Submit the project online

Feedback for Participants:

One-on-one feedback through the presentations

The program is free of charge.

Program Coordinator: HU Changai

Email: 1697113730@qq.com

Phone: 15168401073