Program details
Virtual period (preparatory phase):
2-15 May 2024
- Get acquainted with other participants and teachers of the BIP
- Get acquainted with the material of the Project week
- Get practical info for the project week in Budapest
Project week (in-person presence):
in Budapest, Hungary, 21-25 May 2024
- Lectures, group work and labs
- Field trip and social activities
- Hands-on onsite training with experts
- various short modeling tasks
Modeling in biology is increasingly important and has become indispensable for understanding biological structures and processes. The course aims to provide insights into biological modeling at various levels, from molecules through cell communities to tissues. The course consists of an introductory online component to familiarize participants with key concepts, followed by a hands-on, one-week training onsite with four different experts. These experts will guide participants through various short modeling tasks to reinforce their understanding of the topic.
Learning outcomes
Students will get:
- A general overview of the purposes and tools of modeling in molecular and cellular biology
- Insight into the integrated interpretation of specific data sets in molecular biology
- A critical understanding of the simplifications and limitations in biological models
- A working knowledge of pipelines for biomolecular and cell-cell interaction models
- A glimpse into state-of-the-art research topics in the biomedical sciences
- Experience in working with international students and experts in the biomedical field
Organising universities
Project week - preliminary program
- Arrival of participants
Workshop: Modeling of an antibody-antigen complex
Lecturer: Alexandre M.J.J Bonvin (Utrecht University)
Social activity: Guided tour of Budapest (sightseeing)
Workshop: Modeling drug-target interactions
Lecturer: Matteo Masetti (Università di Bologna)
Social activity: Traditional Hungarian folk dances
Workshop: Pathological tissue sections multi-stained for different biomarkers
Lecturer: Antonio De Leo (Università di Bologna)
Social activity: Sunset boat ride on the Danube
Workshop: Modeling cell-cell interactions in microbial communities
Lecturer: János Juhász (Pázmány Péter Catholic University)
Social activity: Community dinner
Field trip: Esztergom and Visegrád (full-day program)
Departure of participants
What is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)?
Short-term intensive programmes are a new feature of the Erasmus+ programme that allows the promotion and implementation of international mobility in a combination of physical and virtual activities. The aim is to foster international connections between higher education institutions to collectively develop programmes for groups of students, academics or administrative staff to be trained, study, and learn using innovative approaches and digital tools.
The main features of a BIP are the following:
- A connection of at least 3 higher education institutions from 3 different Erasmus+ programme countries
- A combination of a physical mobility of 5–30 days and a compulsory virtual component
- Attending participants can be students of all study cycles, academic and administrative staff
- The sending institution provides BIP participants with a scholarship from its Erasmus+ budget for a stay at the receiving (coordinating) institution
Why is it worth participating?
- You can gain up-to-date practical knowledge on multiscale modelling of biological systems.
- You can earn five credits that can be transferred to your studies.
- You can spend five unforgettable days in Budapest, Hungary
- It's a great opportunity for networking and meeting peers with similar interests.