Novartis convenes experts to discuss new technologies in healthcare at Novartis International BioCamp - Seite 2

This new device will also be the basis of a workshop, where BioCamp participants will work in groups to develop strategies to successfully include this new technology in a clinical setting. On the final day of the program, the groups will present their strategy proposals to a jury of experts. The jury will select three individual winners and one winning team based on their contribution, performance, leadership and teamwork. The workshop will give students first-hand experience of working in a diverse cross-cultural project team.

About BioCamp
The Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp is a 3-day biotechnology seminar for top graduate and postgraduate students interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology.

BioCamp participants get an insider's perspective on the challenges and opportunities in biotechnology today through seminars led by Novartis leaders and experts from around the world. Workshops are designed to give participants the tools they need to become successful biotech managers and entrepreneurs.

Launched in 2003 in Taiwan, BioCamp has developed into an international forum for science and business students from around the world to learn, exchange ideas and work together in a highly competitive business environment. Today's seminar marks the seventh international BioCamp hosted at the state-of-the-art Novartis global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

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