AUTHOR=Andreoli Lara , Berca Catalina , Katz Sonja , Korshevniuk Maryna , Head Ritchie M. , Van Steen Kristel ,  TranSYS Consortium , Steen Kristel Van , Dierickx Kris , Andreoli Lara , Melograna Federico , Li Zuqi , Lalli Giada , Kros Johan M. , Najjary Shiva , Rozman Damjana , Walakira Andrew , Skupin Alexander , Wilson Elle , Real Francisco X. , Berca Catalina , Schwikowski Benno , Yousefi Behnam , Pržulj Nataša , Mihajlovic Katarina , Binder Elisabeth B. , Taheri Nahid , Hryhorzhevska Anastasiia , Franke Lude , Korshevniuk Maryna , Patrinos George P. , Karamperis Kariofyllis , Lao Oscar , dos Santos Vitor A. P. Martins , Katz Sonja , Olsen Christina , Head Ritchie 

TITLE=Bridging the gap in precision medicine: TranSYS training programme for next-generation scientists

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine

VOLUME=Volume 11 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1348148

DOI=10.3389/fmed.2024.1348148

ISSN=2296-858X

ABSTRACT=In the evolving healthcare landscape, precision medicine's rise necessitates adaptable doctoral training. The European Union has recognized this and promotes the development of international, training-focused programmes called Innovative Training Networks (ITNs). In this article, we introduce TranSYS, an ITN focused on educating the next generation of precision medicine researchers. In an ambition to go beyond describing the consortium goals, our article explores two key aspects of ITNs: the training and collaboration. Our quantitative analysis approach reveals substantial improvements in scientific, professional, and social skills among young researchers facilitated by the engagement in this interdisciplinary network. We provide case studies underlining the advantages of collaborative environments, featuring innovative scientific exchange within TranSYS. While challenging, ITNs foster positive growth in young researchers, yet exhibit weaknesses such as balancing stakeholder interests and partner commitment. We believe this study may benefit a variety of stakeholders, from prospective ITN creators to industry partners, to design better sustainable training networks going forward.