The T4H PhD Programme training activities are designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in research and highly interdisciplinary professional fields, integrating aspects of medical and engineering sciences.
Specifically, physicians, biologists, and biotechnologists are encouraged to independently develop new experimental protocols or methodologies, integrating traditionally high-tech engineering solutions. Engineers, in turn, are encouraged to acquire greater knowledge of clinical trials to enhance their design capabilities—by understanding the issues related to specific application areas—and by developing new technological and methodological solutions.
According to the US Bureau of Labor (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm), several emerging professions with the highest employment growth are those focused on health and wellness, a testament to the new opportunities that will be offered to T4H Doctoral Program graduates. Opportunities for specialists with technical expertise in the medical and healthcare fields are constantly growing, given the growing awareness of protecting personal and environmental health. In the area where the Doctorate is located, there are several healthcare and industrial organizations with specific interests in digital innovation applied to health and wellness. These organizations have expressed interest in hiring high-profile professionals with interdisciplinary skills and a strong focus on managing international relations in the field of research.