The third call for scholarships for training in data science in personalized and accurate medicine

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The Roche Institute Foundation Summoned Third edition of his lozenges For training in data science in personalized and accurate medicineTo complete a master’s degree in any accredited university or institution in the national territory during the academic year 2021-2022.

The Roche Institute Foundation announces the third edition of its Data Science Training Scholarships for Personal and Accurate Medicine

In this third call, three scholarships will be awarded, on a competitive basis, as financial aid to cover tuition fees up to a maximum of 7,000 Euros each. The scholarship will allow selected individuals to further their training in all major areas of data science, such as biomedicine, biopharmacy, medical informatics, decision support system, omics science, Machine learningArtificial Intelligence, Personal Precision Medicine, etc.

Last year, the number of applications received regarding the first edition increased to a total of 34 candidates. Was chosen from among them Berta SeguraGraduated in Biology from the University of Alcalá and PhD in Neuroscience from the Autonomous University of Madrid; Jonathan GomezPhD in Microbiology from the University of Extremadura and Post-Doctorate from the University of Minnesota (USA); Finally, Xaquín GurriaránGraduated in Biology and Doctor of Molecular Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela.

On this third call, three scholarships will be awarded to cover tuition costs up to a maximum of € 7,000 each.

With this call, the Roche Institute wants to highlight the need to incorporate new data science professional profiles in the health system, as mentioned in the document. Digital transformation of the healthcare system to integrate customized precision medicine. This document, promoted by the foundation, emphasizes the training of future professionals as a key tool for the complete transformation of the national health system. In addition to ensuring that customized precision medicine is implemented and integrated into healthcare, Spain is at the forefront of innovation in healthcare.

Hence, the highest holders may apply for scholarships, preferably in positions in the science and health sciences branch. Likewise, engineering firms in the computing and electronics branch.

The Roche Institute Foundation wants to highlight the need to incorporate new data science professional profiles into the health system

Consuelo Martin de Dios, Managing Director of the Foundation, highlighted that,Data science is here to stay. Thanks to him, it will be possible to analyze and interpret large databases. In addition to extracting knowledge that will be useful in the field of future medicine.

Both the rules and the scholarship application form are available on the Roche Institute Foundation website. Applications can be submitted until June 30, 2021. Interested persons should send the documents to the following email: [email protected]

The Roche Institute’s Board of Trustees will evaluate applications and award scholarships according to the following criteria. First, they will conduct an assessment of the curricular merits and work experience of up to 40 points. And secondly, they will carry out an economic evaluation to fund the master’s registration up to 60 points.

Finally, Martin de Deus concluded that “Science and innovation are essential to a country’s growth. That is why, at the Roche Institute Foundation, we believe it is important to encourage professionals, or future professionals, to continue training in this area.Likewise, she has emphasized thatData science and digital transformation have become tools of prosperity for many countries, and Spain is one of them. “

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