A touch of clinical & molecular diagnostics!

Project description

“The International Project 1 offers a unique program for students to gain hands-on experience in various diagnostic techniques essential for medical analysis. Partnering with HELha school, located in the French-speaking part of Brussels, this collaborative exchange ensures an enriching experience where all students communicate exclusively in English.

The key learning activities are:

Blood Analysis: Engage in practical sessions using manual assays, automated hematology analyzers as well as Point-Of-Care Testing (POCT).
Learn the fundamentals of DNA analysis using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Gain knowledge in determining cholesterol concentrations through both manual and automatic assays.

Apply now for the international project 1 week and elevate your expertise in molecular and clinical diagnostics, as well as your English communication skills.”

Schedule

Online session (mandatory): 1 or 2 weeks before the start of the physical mobility
- Introduction about the content and expectations of the project (1h)
- COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) session where you will digitally get to know your group members (1h)

Physical mobility:
- Dates: March 31st - April 4th 2025
- Location:
  - Erasmus University of Applied Sciences & Arts - Dpt. Healthcare - Laarbeeklaan 121 - 1090 Jette
  - HELHa - Charleroi
- Program: during the first 4 days, experiments are performed in 1 research domain (PCR, POCT, hematology and clinical chemistry) - on the final day of the project students will discuss their results during an oral presentation
  - PCR and POCT experiments are performed at EhB in Brussels
  - Hematology and clinical chemistry experiments are performed at HELHa in Charleroi
  - Presentations (EhB or HELHa)
  - Bus transport is organized for all the participants and needs to be payed separately (appr. 40 euros)

Evaluation

Observation during laboratory experiments: 50%
Video assignment: 20%
Presentation: 30%

Application & deadlines

Students interested in participating should submit their applications by [deadline date].
Application form link:

Contact information

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to me at sofie.geeraerts@ehb.be.