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The Lungs: Function, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Further details 2003
This course will be given at postgraduate level and will be of benefit to PhD students, clinical scientists and other scientists beginning their careers in a science topic aimed at better understanding the function, diagnosis and treatment of the lungs. It is for those who want an overview of current techniques and wish to anticipate new developments. This is a broad and complex topic in which the synergy of a multidisciplinary approach is particularly valuable. The Summer School will encourage this approach.
The fundamental characteristic of the course is involvement. Everyone will be encouraged to participate fully: from a brief "Hello, this is who I am and this is what I do" on the opening evening, through short presentations during the week, to a final "Look to the Future" presentation, which will be generated during the course. The basic structural element is a 90-minute session led by an Invited Speaker, with a lecture that shades into discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring thoughts, ideas and problems arising from their own work, in addition to a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation. The objectives of the Summer School are to provide a current overview of the field as a contextual background for the work of the individuals participating; to encourage discussion and shared consideration of different approaches to understanding lung function; to generate a view on future developments in the field.
The venue is something special. Oxford in the summer is a delight, much appreciated by students and faculty alike who revel in the unique atmosphere of a traditional Oxford college and enjoy the chance to go punting and see something of this ancient city during the few breaks from concentrated study. The Summer School is limited to 25 participants, and previous ones have helped to establish contacts and friendships that are likely to endure throughout the careers of the participants.