Future in Focus Precision Medicine Career Insight and Discovery Program is organized by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), the Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training of the RI-MUHC, and the TREMPLIN McGill-Affiliated Consortium, with support from the Precision Medicine Training Program Committee.

The program offers specialized learning and practical insight to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for a broad range of career paths –  spanning industry R&D, medical and scientific affairs, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. Participants will explore how they can contribute meaningfully to this rapidly growing sector of the life sciences.

Each year, a select cohort is admitted through a competitive review process.
The program includes eight online modules, featuring expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and case studies centered around a fictional case to explore the interdisciplinary impact of precision medicine.

Case 1: The Journey of a New Precision Medicine Drug to the Market

By Dr. Amélie Bourdiec, Alice Nam, Dr. Neera Sriskandarajah, and Dr. Patricia Tonin

This activity is centered around a fictive case that follows the journey of a precision medicine drug from discovery to market access. Participants will explore real-world roles, decisions, and challenges involved in clinical trials, regulatory approval, and data-driven innovation.

Case 2: Perspectives from the Path to MedTech Innovation

By Dr. Emily Bell, Olivia Vaikla, and Zhengrui Chen

This activity is centered around a fictive medical device inn

ovation journey to commercialization. Participants will explore the broad spectrum of roles within the innovation sector, including project management, venture capital analysis, medical writing, and tech transfer.