
30 August 2023
Researchers identified cutting edge areas in precision health
Within PRECISE, a wide range of researchers from different fields come together, working with precision health. A recent workshop aimed to define how different areas of the future are PRECISE can be clustered, to create synergies and to find the arrowheads of research in precision health at Luleå University of Technology.
The researchers within the future area PRECISE has an intense autumn to look forward to. Eleven PhD projects are launched in what will be Sweden's first research school in precision health. In addition, the field continues to both expand and to be defined.
At the end of August, over 30 researchers gathered for a workshop. Participants were both those who already have seeding projects within PRECISE and researchers who are interested in getting involved.
Developing future cutting edge research
The goal for the day was to find clusters in precision health and define what they have in common. Following intense discussions, the researchers found five areas that were related. Potential for new collaborations were identified and a map of different parts of precision health began to emerge.
“We have begun with a broad perspective, but over time we will sharpen the research. Today we will identify subclusters where you can continue to develop together. These areas can eventually become arrowheads in our research,” says Fredrik Nikolajeff, scientific leader of PRECISE.
Commited participants
The participants were introduced to the tool Impact Planning Canvas, an effective method to quickly give researchers an overview of the chain from research questions to social impact.
The day also included an opportunity to discuss external funding and receive information about relevant calls.
“We were thrilled to see the great commitment from all participants. We are now one step further on the way in gathering strength around a number of leading areas in precision health,” says Maria Larsson-Lund, PRECISE management group, to sum up the workshop.
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