Biotech Capstone - Bench to bedside - (University of Toronto Fall 2025)
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Timeline
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September 4, 2025Experience start
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December 2, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
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Healthcare Biotechnology Communications Market research Scientific researchSkills
genome editing biotechnology neuroscience geneticsStudents from UofT are keen on getting hands on experience in the Biotech industry. These Genetics stream students are well versed with all the latest tools of gene and genome editing and some double major in Statistics or Neuroscience. There is no strict limit on the group size, it could also be individual students or groups of students. In addition, it could be a summer project that involves more hours.
Learners
In class deliverables: Students are expected to present their projects in an oral presentation and a digital poster.
What will students ideally learn from this community engagement experience?
Designed to familiarize students with the field of biotechnology. and provide them with exposure to the biotech sector and the startup environment
How will students engage with community partners?
- Small groups (2-6 students)
- 1-2 hours a week for 10 weeks
- project-based
- bi-weekly meetings (having some check-in meetings with the students is recommended)
Project timeline
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September 4, 2025Experience start
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December 2, 2025Experience end
Project examples
- Analyze data to uncover relationships and meaningful insights
- Conduct literature reviews and critically analyze primary research
- Communicate research and findings to a variety of audiences
- Prepare scientific reports & project
- Market research
- Presentations
Past projects:
Collaborative Research Internship in AI and Diagnostics
Research focused on AI in diagnostics, producing co-authored papers for peer-reviewed journals on topics like AI’s impact, ethical considerations, and diagnostic accuracy.
Decentralized Clinical Trials Research
Research on patient safety and cybersecurity in decentralized clinical trials, contributing to IEEE guidelines and drafting journal articles for publication.
Genetic Biomarkers in Heart Disease
Identified genetic biomarkers linked to heart disease, analyzing variations to support early intervention and personalized treatment.
Advancing Cognitive AI in Healthcare
Developed strategies for integrating cognitive AI into healthcare management, focusing on policy adaptation, stakeholder impact, and operational efficiency.
Market Research Analyst in Healthcare/Biotech
Conducted market research for MHCombiotic Inc., analyzing wound care products, developing go-to-market strategies, and providing competitive intelligence.
Market Research for Diagnosis App Launch
Conducted competitive analysis, developed branding strategies, and created market penetration plans for a diagnosis app launch.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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Timeline
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September 4, 2025Experience start
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December 2, 2025Experience end