Scientists of Tomorrow, Workshop 2: The Holistic Approach to Health and Research
This is an exclusive opportunity to join a workshop tailor-made for early career scientists who want to make an impact on society. The workshop will help you get a broader perspective on the society you work in and under which circumstances your research will be applied in the future.
The workshop is part of a course programme consisting of four workshops, each with a specific theme describing the changes and trends we observe in science, technology, and medicine today.
We have opened up registration to join only workshop 2 (registration for the entire course has closed). Please note that a limited number of seats are available.
Workshop 2 will focus on the holistic perspective of health, behaviour and health literacy. Themes such as “From a reductionistic approach to a holistic approach”, “Social determinants of health and the humanome”, and Health literacy will be treated during the 1.5-day meeting (read more under “detailed description”).
If you are interested in taking part in workshop 3 and 4, read more and sign up here:
Workshop 3: Data, Data Sharing, Interoperability & Standards
Workshop 4: Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Readiness
TIME & PLACE
WHO CAN ATTEND?
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
ORGANISERS
COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TIME & PLACE
Dates: 24-25 November 2021
Venue: Vandværket, Rabarbervej 2, 2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark
WHO CAN ATTEND?
The course is intended for scientists who are at the early stages of their career (PhD student, postdoc, assistant professor or similar career stages) working within any field of diabetes, including both clinical, basic and translational research.
Only a limited number of seats are available for attending workshop 2. Participants are selected on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that you are not guaranteed a seat at the course if you do not meet the target group requirements. If the course is overbooked, the DDA reserves its right to select participants based on the defined requirements and country of employment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Through analysing needs, changes, challenges, and opportunities, you will develop a new mindset and learn about a paradigm shift in our approach to health and science, emerging technologies, and the importance of data. These are all elements undergoing rapid changes, and they will shape the research landscape in the coming decade.
The focus of the entire course programme is on trends and developments in health. The course and the separate workshops will inspire you to work with a more holistic mindset and identify new opportunities offered by convergence of disciplines outside your area of expertise.
Workshop 2 focuses on the holistic perspective of health, behaviour and health literacy and includes the following themes:
- From a reductionistic approach to a holistic approach
In the past few decades, we have moved from a century of studying biological systems through a reductionist methodology, which dissect every system into its constituent parts, to a holistic approach. The holistic methodology looks at ALL the different parts and dynamic processes at play and their interplay. New systems biology is a strategy for, or way of, thinking about research into biological organisms. It aims to grasp the full picture of the extremely complex biology composed of dynamic and interrelated genetic, proteinic, metabolic and cellular components with the help of biology, mathematics and computer science. New systems biology, including omics, contributes to a more holistic understanding.
- Social determinants of health and “The humanome”
The determinants of health, introduced in the 1970s by the WHO, show to what degree the health of individuals is affected by their physical environment, the medical care they might receive, genetics and biology, social circumstances and individual behaviour. Medical care only makes up approximately 11% of the determinants of health, while individual behaviour and social circumstances make up 60%. In the holistic approach, all aspects affecting health must be considered. With the increase in wearables and gadgets that can measure multiple parameters and can nudge our behaviour, it is becoming increasingly easy to track our own health and thereby take responsibility. We provide a walkthrough of how we can use the digital twin and triplet in research.
- Health literacy
To obtain a healthy lifestyle and prevent lifestyle-related diseases, we must possess a certain degree of health literacy. Health literacy is the ability to understand healthy behaviour and take actions to improve health. People must be able to gain insights into trustworthy health information to educate themselves or others. Health-related research must be communicated in other formats than high-level scientific articles that are not available to the general public. Health literacy is key and should be a priority for all citizens from an early age.
PROGRAMME
If you are interested in taking part in workshop 3 and 4, read more and sign up here:
Workshop 3: Data, Data Sharing, Interoperability & Standards
Workshop 4: Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Readiness
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
5 November 2021 at midnight
ORGANISERS
The course is developed and delivered by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS). CIFS is a world leader in applying futures studies and foresight methodologies tailored to client-specific challenges and a global thought leader in the future of health.
DDA contact:
Education and Networking Coordinator, Pernille Bruun Nielsen, Pernille.Bruun.Nielsen@rsyd.dk
COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure safe events, the DDA’s activities are organized in compliance with our Interim COVID-19 Code of conduct.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dinner registration
DDA organizes a networking dinner at each workshop. When registering please state if you will participate in the dinner.
Accommodation
If you live outside the Copenhagen area, the DDA can arrange accommodation for you. Please state when registering if you need overnight accommodation.
Certification
You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
No-show fee
Please note that it is free of charge to participate in the course however the DDA will charge a no-show fee of 250 DKK if you do not show up to a workshop and have not unregistered prior to its start.