Project Timeline
The kick-off meeting of the 'A Universal Strategic Necessity: from Molecule to Drug' project was held on April 27, 2023 in Ankara (Turkey).
The transnational project meeting, held at the University of Minho's School of Medicine in Braga, Portugal on May 18-19, 2023, concentrated on refining Work Package 2 and tailoring project materials for postgraduate students in bioscience, medical, pharmacy, biology, and chemistry fields. Discussions focused on mapping the students' learning journey, ensuring the workshop content aligns with their career trajectories, and addressing the challenge of varied prerequisite knowledge among participants. Key topics also included strategies for effective training of trainers and the necessity of a robust evaluation framework to measure educational outcomes.
The transnational meeting in the Netherlands, held on June 18, 2023, focused on the ongoing development and fine-tuning of training materials for the Foundational Workshop, with an emphasis on creating SMART learning objectives and innovative educational tools like QR-code books and 3D models. Key discussions included the identification of knowledge gaps in early pharmaceutical development training and the formulation of strategies to bridge these gaps, aligning with the project's aims. Significant outcomes included the completion of Work Packages 2 and 4, setting actionable steps for future development, and planning for the upcoming meeting in Italy, all underscored by a collaborative approach to enhancing pharmaceutical education.
The draft curriculum (Turkish) was tested in Ankara on 9 and 10 March 2024 with a group of early career, post-graduate participants from various disciplines. Participants graded this pilot as valuable and provided constructive feedback for further strengthening the materials.
The first complete Turkish course will be held at Ankara University. In parallel, English, Italian and Portuguese translations are prepared.
The first Italian course will be held at the University of Padua, Italy.
The second Turkish course will be held at Ankara University.
The third Turkish course will be held in Izmir at Dokuz Eylül University.
The first Portuguese course will be held at the Universidade Do Minho, Portugal.
The fourth Turkish course will be held in Izmir at Dokuz Eylül University.
The fifth Turkish course will be held in Izmir at Dokuz Eylül University.
This event is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the project's achievements in creating a structured training program for pharmaceutical drug development. At the event, the curriculum and all training materials will be shared with the participants.
The project closes with the ceremonial presentation of all deliverables.
