Short Program 2024 - The Life Sciences: Unveiling the Future of Health

Looking to the future, this pack of lectures provides an insightful overview of how the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech and digital health industries are organized, their key stakeholders and the main trends, challenges and opportunities.

This session explains what a medical device is, and provides key statistics regarding the sector's stakeholders: number and type of companies (in Europe, 95% of medtech companies are SMEs), investment in R&D, employment, expenditure on medical technology, number of patents filed, VC deals, etc.

This lecture sheds light on factors that will influence the development of the life sciences sector over the coming years. Discover how groundbreaking approaches like gene therapy, cell therapy, and tissue engineering are reshaping the landscape of healthcare.

This lecture will provide you with a general overview of the industry and discuss the key concepts and principal agents that drive it. You'll learn about the value chain, business models, main trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape the pharma landscape.

Explore the dynamic world of biomedical entrepreneurship in this engaging session. Discover how innovation, collaboration, and strategic vision drive success in the ever-evolving field of biomedicine. From breakthrough research to market implementation, gain insights into the intricate journey of transforming cutting-edge science into life-changing therapies.

The objective of this session is to give attendees a clear understanding of the insurance sector, by taking an in-depth look at the Spanish market. It includes a description of the types of insurance policies around the world and the organization of the insurance market in Spain: the main players, distribution channels, processes, value chain, etc. all supported by up-to-date market data.

The goal of this lecture is to discuss the complex interplay of factors that contribute to poor health outcomes in these regions, including poverty, limited access to healthcare, inadequate infrastructure, and political instability. You will also explore the role of international aid and cooperation in addressing these challenges, highlighting both the successes and failures of past efforts.

We offer a 50% discount (for any category, but not accumulative) to students who are in their final academic year at university, or who are studying a Masters degree related to the following fields: business, engineering, life sciences or design. If interested, please send an e-mail to oherrera@biocat.cat, with the subject "Short Programs Discount", providing your details and attaching a copy of your university registration. Promotions are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

To withdraw from a session you must send an e-mail to: oherrera@biocat.cat. If cancellation is received more than one week (7 working days) before the date of the Short Program session, you will be reimbursed for 100% of the registration fee. If cancellation is received during the week prior to the date of the lesson, you will be reimbursed for 50% of the registration fee. If no notice is given, participants will not be reimbursed even if they do not attend the session.