WU Yijun, Thyroid Surgery

Program Overview

This program is tailored to train early-career researchers and students in clinical diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and various surgical approaches. It aims to equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. The target group includes graduate students, research fellows, and postdoctoral researchers passionate about thyroid cancer.

Program Highlights

Describe the unique advantages and highlights of the project.

 

Weekly mentorship meetings with Prof. WU and a multidisciplinary research team

Access to advanced laboratory facilities, including clinical thyroid cancer proteomics and basic researches based on Genetically engineered mouse models of thyroid cancer.

Real-time involvement in clinical trials and translational research projects

Opportunities to publish articles or abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and present research posters or papers at conferences

Critical thinking, analytical, and practical inquiry skills utilizing the latest approaches in healthcare and medical research

Skills in critical appraisal, research design, and understanding of the entire medical research process

Training Objectives

Understand the various surgical approaches of thyroid cancer.

Understand recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring and nanocarbon negative contrast technology in thyroid cancer surgery.

Develop proficiency in cutting-edge laboratory techniques, such as proteomics, et al.

Gain experience in clinical trial design and analysis

Cultivate skills in scientific writing and grant preparation


Research Overview

1. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and various surgical approaches

2. Multicenter Trial: Effect of sternocleidomastoid intermuscular approach versus Linea alba cervicalis approach for unilateral radical thyroidectomy 

3. Proteomic characterization for clinically relevant subtypes of papillary thyroid cancer


Target Audience & Qualifications

Undergraduate students:

Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Medicine, or a related field. Prior coursework in Surgery is preferred. Basic proficiency in English is required. 

Graduate students:

Candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s, M.D. or Ph.D. program in Medicine, General Surgery, 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 medicine 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 oncology or 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 general surgery, or an M.D. with clinical training in medicine, or the equivalent of education, training and experience. Candidates should be fluent in English.


Program Agenda

Duration: X weeks/months

 

Daily Training Schedule:

Monday:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lecture on Basics of Tumor Immunology

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Wet lab training: Molecular Biology Experiment 

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop on bioinformatics tools for biomarker discovery

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Journal club: Discussing recent papers in cancer omics

Wednesday:

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Data analysis for clinical trial results

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: One-on-one mentorship meetings

 

Program Training Schedule:

1. Session Name:

1. Introduction & Welcome

Time Duration: (1 day)

Activities:

Workshop overview and objectives

Introduction of facilitators/tutors

 

2. Foundational Session

Time Duration: ( 1 week)

Topics:

Key concepts and theories related to the research focus

Literature review or background studies

Format: Lecture, interactive Q&A, or multimedia presentations

 

3. Practical/Hands-On Session

Time Duration: (3 weeks)

Activities:

Demonstrations of research tools or methods (e.g. lab equipment, software)

Practice exercises where participants replicate a research technique

Guided small-group activities for solving a case or analyzing data

 

4. Focused Research Topics

Time Duration: (3 weeks)

Topics:

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

Format: Interactive lectures, panel discussions, or guest speakers

 

5. Collaborative Session

Time Duration: (1 week)

Activities:

Group projects or brainstorming sessions

Problem-solving exercises or simulations

 

6. Wrap-Up & Reflection

Time Duration: (2 days)

Activities:

Participant presentations or discussion of key takeaways

Feedback session (e.g. online survey or live Q&A)

Evaluation and Feedback

Assessment Methods:

Submission of a final research report summarizing lab work and findings

Practical assessments during wet lab sessions

Certificates provided upon successful completion of the program

 

Participants can submit anonymous feedback via an online form at the end of the program. One-on-one feedback sessions will also be scheduled midway through the program.

Fees

The program is free of charge.


Contact

Program Coordinator: PAN Jun

Email:panjun1928@aliyun.com

Phone:+86 18205814212